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YK07 OVC

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,325 mi
Last recorded137,325 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 OVC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 137,325 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 120,637 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 105,168 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2022 87,357 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 86,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2021 74,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 64,586 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2020 64,586 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 50,546 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2019 50,546 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated Switch damaged (1.1.6 (d))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 45,060 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2018 45,043 miles

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

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm all (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2018 41,536 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2017 3,330 miles

wear in wish bone bushes

Fail 16 Feb 2017 3,330 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wear in wish bone bushes

Pass 29 Feb 2016 22,974 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 20,798 miles

Oil leak

both headlamp lense fading

both rear tyre walls split and nsr tyre non run flats

Pass 6 Feb 2014 19,088 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 16,960 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 16,939 miles

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 14,571 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,571 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 12,858 miles

n/s/r inner tail light n/w

Pass 9 Feb 2010 10,590 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 10,549 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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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YK07 OVC is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 YK07 OVC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YK07 OVC registered?

YK07 OVC is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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