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YG57 VRU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

225,787 mi
Last recorded225,787 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG57 VRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2021 225,787 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all front suspension corroded

all rear brake ferrules covered in underseal

all rear suspension corroded

noise on steering column (covers fitted)

under trays and engine covers fitted

wear and movement in all front suspension bushes and mountains

Pass 5 Nov 2020 220,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine & under body covers fitted

noise on steering column (no movement & covers fitted)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2020 220,246 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low & on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

engine & under body covers fitted

noise on steering column (no movement & covers fitted)

rear suspension pipes corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2019 216,015 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on edges

corrosion on rear suspension

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Oct 2019 215,988 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn low 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both side (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all tyres worn on edges

corrosion on rear suspension

under trays fitted

Pass 18 Oct 2018 210,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension corroded

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight lift and wear in nearside lower ball joint

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Dec 2017 207,140 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 rear hoses inner & outer (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

general under body corrosion

Fail 18 Dec 2017 207,140 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 rear hoses inner & outer (3.6.B.4e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side inner (3.5.1g)

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both side (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all pipes (2.4.D.3)

both front tyres worn on edges

general under body corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 202,365 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened All main pipes (2.4.D.3)

oil leak

under covers fitted

Fail 31 Jan 2017 202,365 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Air suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened All main pipes (2.4.D.3)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

oil leak

under covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2016 186,073 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 27 Jan 2016 186,069 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 15 Jan 2015 158,554 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 158,554 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 128,110 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 101,471 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 73,435 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 50,769 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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YG57 VRU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 91,059 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YG57 VRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 19 years old, this BMW X5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was YG57 VRU registered?

YG57 VRU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 17 September 2007.

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