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FB07 EKM

2007 BMW X5

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,451 mi
Last recorded155,451 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB07 EKM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 155,451 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 147,331 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Jun 2024 147,329 miles

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

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated lever (1.1.6 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 30 May 2024 147,293 miles

Central Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear gear box cross member/ sub frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad bent. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2023 139,789 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2022 132,364 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 124,171 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 2020 116,621 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 107,643 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2019 107,643 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2018 99,659 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 99,533 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,255 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2017 91,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 83,067 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2014 64,983 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,415 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 Jul 2013 58,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 48,841 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

o/s/f tyre is worn on outter edge

Pass 13 Jul 2011 39,482 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 29,702 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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FB07 EKM is a 2007 BMW X5 in Bronze 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 FB07 EKM, 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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FB07 EKM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 24 July 2007.

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