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FA07 XBF

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

191,098 mi
Last recorded191,098 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XBF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2019 191,098 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 180,149 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 180,149 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 173,202 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 160,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear outer tyre wall repair

engine light on

Pass 20 May 2015 143,128 miles

bonnet secondary release cable snapped

Fail 8 May 2015 143,128 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

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

bonnet secondary release cable snapped

Pass 9 May 2014 125,217 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 125,217 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear 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 12 Apr 2013 104,044 miles

engine management light on dash

Pass 20 Apr 2012 87,709 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 87,709 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 70,946 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2010 53,543 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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FA07 XBF is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FA07 XBF, 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 FA07 XBF registered?

FA07 XBF is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 9 May 2007.

Is FA07 XBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA07 XBF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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