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BF07 VFR

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

157,851 mi
Last recorded157,851 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF07 VFR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 157,851 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 Oct 2025 157,851 miles

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 150,833 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Sep 2023 146,087 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2022 145,256 miles

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

undertrays and covers fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Aug 2021 141,501 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

oil leak

rear both tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 23 May 2020 136,670 miles

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

engine covers + under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2019 128,370 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 128,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 118,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 118,608 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 May 2016 111,814 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

rear seat belts not checked child seats fitted n/s/r and centre rear, push chairs in boot

Pass 18 May 2015 106,910 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2015 106,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2014 100,448 miles

all tyres getting low

engine oil level low

n/s front tyre deteriorated on side walls

Fail 5 Sep 2013 82,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 82,883 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 71,408 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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jun 2011 48,671 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 48,165 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 37,744 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 37,712 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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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BF07 VFR is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BF07 VFR, 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 BF07 VFR registered?

BF07 VFR is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 29 May 2007.

Is BF07 VFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF07 VFR shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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