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YP07 LVY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

303,694 mi
Last recorded303,694 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP07 LVY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 303,694 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Mar 2025 181,820 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s also ferrules (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 176,015 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (6.1.7 (c) (i))

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2023 174,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 174,608 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 172,177 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2021 158,001 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2021 158,001 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 156,410 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 156,409 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 152,492 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 146,324 miles
Fail 2 May 2019 146,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 315/35/20---110W (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2018 137,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2017 121,448 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,667 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 120,599 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 118,819 miles

both rear lower arm front bushes perishing

Fail 6 Oct 2016 118,819 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear lower arm front bushes perishing

engine management light on

Pass 29 Sep 2015 113,417 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 108,512 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 108,512 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 96,800 miles

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

Nearside front tyre scrubbing on outer edge

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front spring cracked

Oil leak

Pass 2 Oct 2012 82,533 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 78,858 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,220 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,870 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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YP07 LVY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,979cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YP07 LVY, 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 YP07 LVY registered?

YP07 LVY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is YP07 LVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP07 LVY shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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