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B18 PWA

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,849 mi
Last recorded140,849 miles
Recorded on12 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 PWA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2025 140,849 miles

front suspension pull bars bushes deteriorating

Pass 3 May 2024 130,255 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f pull bar arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2024 130,237 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/f and n/s/f pull bar arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 122,129 miles

Rear number plate loose

front and rear discs deteriorating

gear box damp

Fail 26 Apr 2023 122,128 miles

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

Rear number plate loose

front and rear discs deteriorating

gear box damp

Pass 2 Jun 2021 120,480 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2020 116,129 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 114,475 miles

Advise under trays fitted obscuring view of certain items

Pass 22 Jun 2018 98,886 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Jun 2018 98,886 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jun 2017 87,761 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 64,411 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Jun 2015 64,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 59,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,621 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 50,621 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,849 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 40,069 miles

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

both rear tyres 2mm within centre three quarters tread, bald on inner edge

offside front tyre on 1.6mm limit within centre three quarters tread, bald on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2010 32,636 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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B18 PWA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 B18 PWA, 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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B18 PWA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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