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EJ07 LFA

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

148,460 mi
Last recorded148,460 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LFA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 148,460 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 146,704 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 146,704 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 143,156 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 143,156 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 140,028 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 134,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear subframe bushes slightly worn but not worn to the extent of excessive movement

under trays fitted not all components can be fully inspected

Pass 5 Mar 2020 131,814 miles

All Rear suspension bushes are slightly worn/perished

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,765 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,397 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2017 102,874 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jan 2016 92,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 92,616 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2015 81,562 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 81,514 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2014 73,465 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 63,569 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 63,569 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 54,584 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear roll bar link slight play

Fail 26 Apr 2011 45,259 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear roll bar links slight play

Pass 26 Apr 2011 45,259 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear roll bar links slight play

Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,695 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 34,695 miles

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

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

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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EJ07 LFA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 EJ07 LFA, 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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EJ07 LFA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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