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BO53 PBM

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,106 mi
Last recorded142,106 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBO53 PBM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 142,106 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 134,901 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2022 127,521 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 125,001 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 120,539 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 100,241 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 88,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 85,490 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 85,486 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 80,690 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2017 80,475 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 75,597 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 70,038 miles

1 of 2 rear side lights out

Front number plate damaged

Fail 10 Jun 2014 70,038 miles

1 of 2 rear side lights out

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 63,989 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 59,522 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Dec 2010 51,684 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 51,684 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

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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BO53 PBM is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BO53 PBM, 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 BO53 PBM registered?

BO53 PBM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is BO53 PBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BO53 PBM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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