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BEL 31A

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

123,342 mi
Last recorded123,342 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEL 31A
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 123,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2025 120,967 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2025 120,967 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2024 118,186 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Feb 2024 117,928 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 114,688 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,688 miles

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

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

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

offside front brake binding

offside front brake disc been hot

Pass 4 Mar 2021 108,998 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 106,330 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 101,418 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))

Rear advise both rear tyres worn badly on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2018 97,738 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 97,736 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn low on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 92,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 85,612 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 85,341 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 84,896 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 84,896 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,456 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 68,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 61,115 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2011 51,229 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,229 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,524 miles

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

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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BEL 31A is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BEL 31A, 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 BEL 31A registered?

BEL 31A is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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The MOT history for BEL 31A shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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