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GW02 SGW

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,500 mi
Last recorded132,500 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGW02 SGW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 132,500 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 May 2026 131,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2025 114,781 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 107,269 miles

Nearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 101,529 miles
Pass 24 May 2022 98,344 miles

Full length under trays fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 18 May 2021 93,726 miles
Pass 27 May 2020 91,400 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2019 88,982 miles

Both front tyres wearing on both edges.

Electronic handbrake switch not 100%. (Top is loose.)

Rear flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.

Fail 2 Aug 2019 88,982 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked on inner rim. (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on both edges.

Electronic handbrake switch not 100%. (Top is loose.)

Rear flexi-brake hose ferrules corroded.

Too clean to start diesel smoke emissions test. OK.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 80,583 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 74,302 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 74,302 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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 64,979 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner tread areas.

Fail 9 Jun 2015 62,703 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 62,703 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 60,441 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 11 Jun 2014 60,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 58,679 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 42,647 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 35,462 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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GW02 SGW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 GW02 SGW, 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 GW02 SGW registered?

GW02 SGW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is GW02 SGW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GW02 SGW shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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