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J16 YRS

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

161,069 mi
Last recorded161,069 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 YRS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 161,069 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2024 152,516 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 146,284 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,781 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2022 142,781 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 128,201 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 115,245 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear lamp slightly damaged

Pass 19 May 2018 107,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

both rear tyres void of tread inner edges

slight oil leak from rear of engine

Pass 25 May 2017 91,478 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 81,369 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front back plate loose.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 May 2015 76,122 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

slight oil leak filter cover.

Pass 15 May 2014 68,013 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 62,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 53,103 miles

near side front tyre slightly worn on shoulder

Pass 6 May 2011 46,150 miles

4x discs corroded

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

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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J16 YRS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 J16 YRS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J16 YRS registered?

J16 YRS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is J16 YRS safe to buy?

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