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FC05 PER

2007 BMW X5

Green Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

175,188 mi
Last recorded175,188 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC05 PER
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 175,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear upper near side brake light not working

Pass 10 Sep 2024 158,456 miles

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2024 158,456 miles

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

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides, leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 144,251 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outer edge

n/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/r tyre low on inner edge- change soon

Pass 8 Sep 2022 131,123 miles

rear pads wearing low

Pass 9 Sep 2021 123,584 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2021 122,202 miles

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

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

No smoke reading (clean engine)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2021 122,201 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

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

No smoke reading (clean engine)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 117,199 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed and a cut not exposing cordes

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 105,074 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

No smoke reading(clean engine)

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 91,404 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both torque reaction arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 78,824 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 65,083 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 65,043 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 60,469 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 31 Mar 2014 54,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2012 47,796 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 41,814 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 34,415 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 31,916 miles

n/s/f tyre worn to 3mm & worn on outer edge

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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FC05 PER is a 2007 BMW X5 in Green with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 FC05 PER, 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 FC05 PER registered?

FC05 PER is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 5 July 2007.

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