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YK57 SHX

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

162,012 mi
Last recorded162,012 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 SHX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 162,012 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,227 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2024 152,226 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Oct 2023 147,812 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 145,167 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 137,722 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 133,467 miles

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

oil leak

sill covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 128,872 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS tyres wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NS & OS tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

emissions not detected.

under trays fitted.

Pass 2 Aug 2018 125,960 miles

All rear brake hose ferrules corroded

Front Tyres wearing on edges

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2017 119,429 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Feb 2017 119,400 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2016 111,885 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 107,673 miles

Offside Rear reflector damaged

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 3 Sep 2013 85,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,500 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 58,003 miles

n/s/f tyre worm outer edge

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 20 Aug 2010 42,235 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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YK57 SHX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YK57 SHX, 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 YK57 SHX registered?

YK57 SHX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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