2007 BMW X5 3.0L Diesel · HX57 VCK

This BMW X5 presents significant risk. The most recent MOT was a pass in December 2023 at 140,204 miles – but that test is now over two and a half years old, and the mileage recorded was only 37 miles more than the previous test in November 2021. This suggests the vehicle has barely moved in recent years and has likely been off the road since at least late 2024. That prolonged lack of use is the biggest red flag. The car has almost certainly been sitting idle, and vehicles that stand for long periods suffer from degraded tyres, seized brakes, corroded discs, perished rubber seals, stale fuel, flat batteries, and electrical gremlins. The fact it hasn’t been MOT’d since December 2023 tells you the next test will be essential – and expensive if these issues aren’t addressed. The MOT history shows a clear worsening pattern. The 2019 and 2020 passes were clean, but by 2021 all four tyres were flagged for cracking, perishing, or cuts. In 2023 the front and rear tyre edges were worn, and a front suspension arm bush was noted as worn. Tyre edge wear on both axles often points to alignment issues or worn suspension components.