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YK56 EPU

2007 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

148,728 mi
Last recorded148,728 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK56 EPU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 148,728 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2024 144,697 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2024 144,691 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 138,447 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 138,444 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 133,780 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 126,627 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 126,627 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 121,546 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 121,546 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 116,798 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 113,697 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 20 Nov 2017 107,454 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 107,453 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,583 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2016 103,583 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

N/S/F tyre 3.0mm outer edge & perished

N/S/R tyre 2.5mm

Pass 8 Jan 2016 100,093 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 94,849 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 91,493 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 86,777 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 82,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 78,543 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 66,678 miles

Both front tyres on 3mm

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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YK56 EPU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YK56 EPU, 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 YK56 EPU registered?

YK56 EPU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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