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FMW 140J

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

157,883 mi
Last recorded157,883 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFMW 140J
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2023 157,883 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 147,477 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 147,477 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 142,528 miles

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm gaiter deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 142,528 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower front suspension arm gaiter deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 140,378 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 27 Nov 2019 130,836 miles

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 2 Mar 2019 118,502 miles

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

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

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

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

under tray fitted.

Pass 6 Dec 2017 110,030 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Offside Rear Tyre starting to distort

Fail 6 Dec 2017 110,029 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Offside Rear Tyre starting to distort

Pass 7 Dec 2016 105,058 miles

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Rear Child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Fail 6 Dec 2016 105,050 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Rear Child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Dec 2015 95,825 miles

Child seats fitted seat belts not checked

Covers and under trays fitted some under vehicle components not checked

Engine covers fitted some under bonnet components not checked

Pass 3 Dec 2014 83,826 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Dec 2014 83,822 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2013 75,394 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,621 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 66,621 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 58,007 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Sep 2010 48,980 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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FMW 140J is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FMW 140J, 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 FMW 140J registered?

FMW 140J is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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