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B16 CHN

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

187,922 mi
Last recorded187,922 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB16 CHN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 187,922 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2025 171,831 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2024 158,411 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Centre seatbelt buckle defective

Pass 3 Mar 2023 149,832 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 136,039 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2021 122,622 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 113,743 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 5 Mar 2019 103,273 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 94,232 miles

both front tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,118 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 86,118 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 82,818 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 82,818 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Apr 2015 72,411 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2014 63,708 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edge

front brake discs pitted

Pass 17 Apr 2013 56,598 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 44,549 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 38,577 miles

nearside front tyre worn & offside front tyre worn on edge

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan & underside covers fitted

rear tyres worn on edge, tread depth 2/3mm

Pass 1 Oct 2010 28,907 miles

front brake pads low/discs worn

plastic inner wheel arch covers fitted/belly pan fitted

rear brake pads low/discs worn

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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B16 CHN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 B16 CHN, 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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What year was B16 CHN registered?

B16 CHN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is B16 CHN safe to buy?

The MOT history for B16 CHN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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