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BR07 ESS

2007 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

157,819 mi
Last recorded157,819 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR07 ESS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 157,819 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2025 157,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2023 150,416 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2022 143,314 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 120,083 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 119,803 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2019 115,898 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

covers on under body

Pass 5 Dec 2018 110,586 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Dec 2017 103,941 miles

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

Fail 19 Dec 2017 103,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2016 94,818 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 89,303 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 84,882 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 80,265 miles

both front tyres wearing low (2-3mm)

both front wheel rims damaged

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

cut in offside rear tyre inner tread

oil around steering, suspension, and braking components to nearside front

oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 8 Apr 2013 74,472 miles

o/s/+n/s/f front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Fail 8 Apr 2013 74,472 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

o/s/+n/s/f front lower suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2012 68,713 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 64,138 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Dec 2010 62,348 miles

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

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

off side rear stock slightly sticking

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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BR07 ESS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 BR07 ESS, 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 BR07 ESS registered?

BR07 ESS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 5 December 2007.

Is BR07 ESS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR07 ESS shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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