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A18 YAV

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,447 mi
Last recorded144,447 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA18 YAV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 144,447 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 17% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 139,544 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 132,282 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays, side skirts fitted

Fail 26 May 2023 132,282 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

undertrays, side skirts fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2022 120,456 miles

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

nsf tyre wearing on edges

osf cv boot deteriorating

unable to check rear inner pads

unable to check rear rear seatbelts

Fail 12 Apr 2022 120,419 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn ns and os front links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Registration plate incorrect front and rear (0.1 (c))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper not working ns wiper inop and blade missing (3.4 (a))

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high ns (4.1.2 (a))

engine, under and sill covers fitted

nsf tyre outer sidewall damage

nsf tyre wearing on edges

unable to check rear inner pads

unable to check rear rear seatbelts

Pass 10 Mar 2021 112,391 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2021 112,391 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended STALK DAMAGED (7.1.2 (c))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 103,142 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 103,142 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel more than one fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 100,421 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,003 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 81,698 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2016 72,730 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,639 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure light on

Pass 3 Sep 2013 45,568 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 36,824 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 20,127 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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A18 YAV is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 A18 YAV, 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 A18 YAV registered?

A18 YAV is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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