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YY56 SVN

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

176,631 mi
Last recorded176,631 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY56 SVN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 176,631 miles

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

Headlight lenses misty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2025 176,631 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Headlight lenses misty

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2024 173,974 miles

Handbrake requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 22 Aug 2024 173,970 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Handbrake requirements only just met

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jul 2023 170,546 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Jun 2023 170,459 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 165,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Offside wing mirror damaged

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 30 Jun 2021 160,389 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front wing mirror is damaged.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Fail 30 Jun 2021 160,389 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Offside front wing mirror is damaged.

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 156,738 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Offside wing mirror is damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 156,738 miles

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

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened (1.1.15 (b))

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

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

Offside wing mirror is damaged

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 151,790 miles

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

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 24 May 2019 151,784 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm front mounting bracket (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system ABS pump (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Minor chip(s) in windscreen

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 142,624 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 142,613 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 111,427 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 111,361 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc small end (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre side wall damaged

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 95,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 89,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f seat belt lazt retracting

Pass 16 Jan 2014 83,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low

Fail 16 Jan 2014 83,629 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing low

Pass 22 Jan 2013 76,148 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jan 2012 69,229 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 69,229 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 54,303 miles

Nearside Rear 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 30 Dec 2009 40,423 miles

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

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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YY56 SVN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YY56 SVN, 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 YY56 SVN registered?

YY56 SVN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 23 January 2007.

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