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BU56 MOS

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

198,222 mi
Last recorded198,222 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU56 MOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 198,222 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 198,222 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 190,099 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Mar 2024 183,067 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Diff leaking

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2022 163,927 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 155,662 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2020 149,444 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2020 149,410 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,237 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 138,522 miles

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

Rear Brake ferrules corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2018 138,522 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake ferrules corroded

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 130,237 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2017 130,235 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2016 117,810 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 111,664 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 107,518 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 100,992 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o*s*r* hub damp with grees c*v* boot fixed

Pass 13 Nov 2013 100,992 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Outer Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o*s*r* hub damp with grees c*v* boot fixed

Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,784 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 74,737 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2011 74,414 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 53,570 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 53,570 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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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BU56 MOS 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 69.6%.

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 BU56 MOS, 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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BU56 MOS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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