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FR07 FGD

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

157,585 mi
Last recorded157,585 miles
Recorded on14 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR07 FGD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2025 157,585 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 153,289 miles

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

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))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2023 142,633 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear alloy has be welded

under tray fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 142,633 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

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

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

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

Offside Rear alloy has be welded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

under tray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2022 142,455 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing on the off position (4.2.3 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp flashing on the off position (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 133,842 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top suspension arm bush has slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front tyres on 3mm

slight surface rust under vehicle

under trays fitted unable to check some components

Pass 22 Oct 2020 117,111 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 107,645 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,286 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,630 miles

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres feathering

engine cover fitted/ under cover fitted

grease on o/s/r back plate

Fail 18 Apr 2017 102,625 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak ()

both rear tyres feathering

engine cover fitted/ under cover fitted

grease on o/s/r back plate

Pass 26 Apr 2016 100,362 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2015 93,585 miles

Brake pad thickness(rear) nearly 15% remaining.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Apr 2015 93,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pad thickness(rear) nearly 15% remaining.

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2014 85,406 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 77,167 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

undetechted peak exhaust

Pass 26 Apr 2012 67,466 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 67,465 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Both front tyres on legal limit.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 56,958 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 56,958 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 46,849 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 46,849 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON EDGES

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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FR07 FGD is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FR07 FGD, 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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FR07 FGD is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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