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AY03 SEY

2007 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4197cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests38 (31 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate81.6%

Mileage

88,472 mi
Last recorded88,472 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 SEY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,197cc

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MOT History

31 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 88,472 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2025

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2025

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near limit and worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Feb 2025 82,733 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 122,919 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 23 May 2024 122,919 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/40/20 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2024 76,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 275/40/22 Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 116,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 116,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases under bonnet area (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 67,787 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in body clip (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 113,147 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases possibly manifold (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2021 62,761 miles

Nearside Front 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 108,362 miles

Engine noise possibly boost leak

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2020 58,843 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear both brake pipes are corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2019 55,605 miles

both rear tyres have damage to outer side walls.

tyre pressure lamp on.

Fail 28 Aug 2019 55,599 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have damage to outer side walls.

tyre pressure lamp on.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 101,357 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 53,470 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2018 95,959 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AND PERRISHED (4.1.E.1)

UNDER TRAYS AND ENGINE COVERS FITTED

Pass 7 Jun 2017 50,678 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 92,367 miles

Offside Front tyre perished

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2016 46,522 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 87,214 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 40,590 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 40,585 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

n/s rear lens cracked

Pass 28 Apr 2015 79,594 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 72,841 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 72,820 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 34,391 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 65,442 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 65,426 miles

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

Both rear tyre badly worn on inside shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 55,586 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

damage to offside door mirror

Pass 7 Sep 2012 25,503 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 46,319 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Sep 2011 21,100 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 36,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake noisy in application

Pass 20 Aug 2010 13,716 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 27,976 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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AY03 SEY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,197cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 38 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.6%.

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 AY03 SEY, 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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AY03 SEY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 17 August 2007.

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