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J25 ESD

2007 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

195,532 mi
Last recorded195,532 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ25 ESD
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 195,532 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 195,532 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Mar 2025 188,615 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2024 177,152 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2024 177,152 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 176,621 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner and outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Mar 2023 164,925 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2022 159,260 miles

Central Front rear view mirror missing

Fail 10 Feb 2022 159,246 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Central Front rear view mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 150,848 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 4 Feb 2021 150,838 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,041 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 148,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres have edges wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 138,776 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 130,275 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 118,365 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged damage repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged damage repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged damage repaired (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 100,825 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,114 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 76,028 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 64,731 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 49,126 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 26,409 miles

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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J25 ESD is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J25 ESD, 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 J25 ESD registered?

J25 ESD is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 November 2007.

Is J25 ESD safe to buy?

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