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AF57 FER

2007 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

159,247 mi
Last recorded159,247 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 FER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 159,247 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 153,943 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 147,505 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,449 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 131,087 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 125,060 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 120,022 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,224 miles

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

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

Rear Both Tyre's inner edge

Fail 16 Apr 2018 115,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Both Tyre's inner edge

Pass 12 Apr 2017 107,836 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 107,836 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 102,016 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 96,480 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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)

Fail 24 Apr 2015 96,383 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nails in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre deteriorating

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre deteriorating

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil level low

Pass 29 Apr 2014 91,419 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 82,759 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,759 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 74,333 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 May 2012 74,176 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Jun 2011 65,663 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 43,351 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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AF57 FER is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AF57 FER, 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 AF57 FER registered?

AF57 FER is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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