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YH57 BZB

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,650 mi
Last recorded159,650 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH57 BZB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 159,650 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2025 157,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Mar 2025 157,836 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 150,602 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2022 145,119 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 136,040 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,222 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,193 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 119,038 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2018 111,124 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 101,809 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 96,685 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2016 96,685 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 90,516 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 90,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2013 70,378 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,583 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 35,486 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Front brake discs are worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 35,486 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Both rear tyres are worn on inside edges

Front brake discs are worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 20,156 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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YH57 BZB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH57 BZB, 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 YH57 BZB registered?

YH57 BZB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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