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B8 NWX

2007 BMW X5

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests30 (23 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate76.7%

Mileage

119,911 mi
Last recorded119,911 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB8 NWX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

23 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 119,911 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2026 108,115 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2026 119,904 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 118,909 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. total parking effort only 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2025 97,735 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,706 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 117,589 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 78,309 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2022 113,860 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 65,351 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 107,857 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 55,849 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2020 55,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2020 101,694 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 90,730 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 90,730 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 42,927 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 83,544 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 83,544 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 77,439 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 72,459 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front tyres are perished

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Sep 2015 67,885 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 62,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2014 62,155 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2013 55,544 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 47,944 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Fail 19 Sep 2012 47,944 miles

Nearside rear tyre has a cut on outerwall but not deep enough to reach the cords

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 43,546 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 43,546 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,772 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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B8 NWX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.7%.

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 B8 NWX, 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 B8 NWX registered?

B8 NWX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is B8 NWX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B8 NWX shows 30 tests with a 76.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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