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GLZ 221

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

221,079 mi
Last recorded221,079 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGLZ 221
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 221,079 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2024 197,476 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 160,905 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 154,588 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both fronts (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 148,637 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both lower arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2020 145,335 miles

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

Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edges

nearside rear tyre at 3mm tread

Pass 8 Nov 2019 131,403 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

nearside front tyre at 2mm tread

nearside rear tyre damaged not effecting light output

offside front tyre worn on outter edge, still visable tread

Pass 26 Oct 2018 112,756 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

covers fitted covering components

Pass 27 Oct 2017 91,842 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 88,462 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 80,203 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges of tread

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 8 Oct 2015 80,200 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on edges of tread

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,791 miles

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

slight cut on o/s/front tyre

Pass 10 Oct 2013 63,990 miles

Nearside Front 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)

rear inner brake pads appear slightly low

Fail 9 Oct 2013 63,990 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front 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)

rear inner brake pads appear slightly low

Pass 13 Oct 2012 55,642 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing slightly low on outer edges

both rear tyres wearing slightly low on inner edges

nearside rear seatbelt partially checked due to child seat fitted

offside rear centre row seat belt partially checked due to child seat fitted

Fail 13 Oct 2011 47,664 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 47,664 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 37,575 miles

both rear tyres bald on inner edges and worn in middle between 2mm-3mm

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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GLZ 221 is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 GLZ 221, 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 GLZ 221 registered?

GLZ 221 is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 November 2007.

Is GLZ 221 safe to buy?

The MOT history for GLZ 221 shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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