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YK57 SWY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

146,949 mi
Last recorded146,949 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 146,949 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 146,949 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2025 146,838 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

4x4 malfunction waring on dash

Central Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Nearside reverse lamp inop

Offside stop lamp backup bulb in operation

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

wipers smeary

Pass 23 Sep 2024 145,139 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023 142,062 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Day Running Lamp Not Working

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 139,731 miles

Front Tyre's Perishing

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre Heavily Wearing Inner Edge

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 135,387 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 132,331 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 132,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Secondary Position Light Not Working

Pass 3 Oct 2019 129,799 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 129,793 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 127,738 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 123,603 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 118,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 114,723 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 109,866 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 97,976 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 82,964 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,193 miles

nearside front tyre low on edges.

offside front tyre worn on edges.

Fail 12 Sep 2011 64,867 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 48,212 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 SWY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 YK57 SWY, 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 YK57 SWY registered?

YK57 SWY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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