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BIG 232

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

81,119 mi
Last recorded81,119 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBIG 232
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 81,119 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2025 81,119 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 79,105 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2024 79,095 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2023 78,068 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 76,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 73,513 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 71,419 miles

Engine oil level low..

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Sep 2019 67,974 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2018 64,768 miles

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

engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2017 59,036 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 51,926 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 45,933 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 39,575 miles

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

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

Oil leak

gearbox leak

nearside rear inner road wheel has been welded

Pass 15 Nov 2013 35,856 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2013 35,850 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Numberplate has a slight crack

Pass 9 Oct 2012 30,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 26,251 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 20,214 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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BIG 232 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 84.2%.

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 BIG 232, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BIG 232 registered?

BIG 232 is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 October 2007.

Is BIG 232 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BIG 232 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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