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AR07 LUH

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Dec 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

225,672 mi
Last recorded225,672 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR07 LUH
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 225,672 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2024 220,610 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2024 220,610 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2023 215,484 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 209,524 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 194,678 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 185,905 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 185,901 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear ball joint has excessive lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 13 Jun 2019 172,946 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 160,092 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 155,520 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 142,474 miles

Aux belt split

Centre Rear Seat belt inertia locking not very effective

Nearside Front Shock absorber not fully seated in hub

Nearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm + Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn on outer edge, feathered and has cut in it

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm + Bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 May 2015 132,410 miles

OSR tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2014 119,089 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 119,089 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Lower spring pad split.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2013 103,893 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repaired

Rear tyres badly worn on the inner tread shoulders

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

Fail 22 May 2013 103,855 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Offside rear tyre has had a puncture repaired

Rear tyres badly worn on the inner tread shoulders

Rear tyres perished

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres perished

Pass 25 May 2012 86,299 miles

Offside front indicator faded slightly

Signs of engine oil leakage on the nearside of the under body tray

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Fail 19 May 2012 86,176 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front indicator faded slightly

Offside rear inner side lamp not working

Signs of engine oil leakage on the nearside of the under body tray

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joints

Pass 6 Jun 2011 64,939 miles
Pass 19 May 2010 44,230 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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AR07 LUH is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AR07 LUH, 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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AR07 LUH is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 2 June 2007.

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