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AM03 KAY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

164,764 mi
Last recorded164,764 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM03 KAY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 164,764 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2025 160,524 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 155,705 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 152,167 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch button insecure. (1.1.6 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 147,287 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch insecure, but operational. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 21 Mar 2022 147,287 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch insecure, but operational. (1.1.6 (d))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2021 141,642 miles

Electronic parking brake control switch insecure but operational.

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

Pass 20 Mar 2020 137,852 miles

Electronic parking brake control switch, insecure but operational.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 9 Mar 2020 137,852 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic parking brake control switch, insecure but operational.

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2019 130,992 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front brake backing plate vent insecure

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

exhaust earth strap broken

Fail 15 Mar 2019 130,991 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated switch broken (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front brake backing plate vent insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

all wiper blades smearing

exhaust earth strap broken

Pass 7 Mar 2018 123,758 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 123,757 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to subframe (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded body to subframe. (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 117,460 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside subframe pipes. (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 117,450 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn badly on inside edge.

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules nearside and offside subframe pipes. (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 105,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 102,783 miles

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

both rear cv boots weeping grease

o/s front brake binding slightly

undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2014 96,147 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Sep 2013 91,384 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,381 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 85,381 miles

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

headlight washers not working

Pass 29 Sep 2011 73,930 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 73,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 55,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

o/s front bumper vent loose

Pass 21 Sep 2010 55,549 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s front bumper vent loose

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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AM03 KAY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 AM03 KAY, 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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AM03 KAY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 September 2007.

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