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FP07 WJL

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,621 mi
Last recorded166,621 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 WJL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 166,621 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2019 151,823 miles

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

Fail 8 Jun 2019 151,716 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 May 2018 141,083 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 136,745 miles
Fail 18 May 2017 136,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 May 2016 129,983 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 May 2016 129,983 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2015 120,799 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 110,096 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 98,000 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine oil level low

slight play n/s o/s front lower suspension arm inner stab bushes

slight play n/s o/s front suspension anti roll bar outer link pin ball joints

various minor engine oil leaks

Pass 23 Apr 2012 84,005 miles

engine oil level low

n/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges. centre tread approx 4.5mm

n/s o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges. centre tread approx 5.5mm

slight oil leak engine/gearbox

Fail 23 Apr 2012 84,005 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine oil level low

n/s o/s front tyres worn on outer edges. centre tread approx 4.5mm

n/s o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges. centre tread approx 5.5mm

slight oil leak engine/gearbox

Pass 14 Apr 2011 65,584 miles

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

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

Outer Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

engine oil level low

Fail 20 Apr 2010 49,484 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,484 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

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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FP07 WJL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP07 WJL, 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 FP07 WJL registered?

FP07 WJL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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