2007 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · A18 YAV
2007 BMW X5 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 15 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 144,447 miles. MOT expired on 21 Jul 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW X5
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 21 Jul 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 144,447 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
A18 YAV Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/07/2025
- 144,447 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
A18 YAV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW X5 (A18 YAV) between October 2010 and July 2025.
The record contains 14 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 23 July 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (12 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 38 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure osr tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))”; “Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn osf lower rear ball joint (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.”.
A18 YAV Mileage History
- 15/10/201020,127 mi
- 29/08/201236,824 mi+16,697 mi
- 03/09/201345,568 mi+8,744 mi
- 13/02/201566,639 mi+21,071 mi
- 02/02/201672,730 mi+6,091 mi
- 08/02/201781,698 mi+8,968 mi
- 03/02/201889,003 mi+7,305 mi
- 29/03/2019100,421 mi+11,418 mi
- 19/02/2020103,142 mi+2,721 mi
- 20/02/2020103,142 mi
- 09/03/2021112,391 mi+9,249 mi
- 10/03/2021112,391 mi
- 12/04/2022120,419 mi+8,028 mi
- 19/04/2022120,456 mi+37 mi
- 26/05/2023132,282 mi+11,826 mi
- 26/05/2023132,282 mi
- 29/05/2024139,544 mi+7,262 mi
- 23/07/2025144,447 mi+4,903 mi
Average of roughly 8,417 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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