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J30 WFY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

172,067 mi
Last recorded172,067 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ30 WFY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 172,067 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 164,847 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2025 164,847 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2024 158,099 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Feb 2024 158,033 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2023 150,681 miles

Front or rear under tray fitted some testable items not visible

Pass 11 Feb 2022 141,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 1.6 legal limit replace ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm main bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 133,044 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four also slightly worn (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 120,749 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 115,433 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2017 107,823 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 96,007 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 96,007 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 79,249 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jan 2015 79,106 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Dec 2013 65,073 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jun 2013 60,108 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)

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

front inner brake pads looking low

Pass 14 Jun 2012 51,207 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Fail 6 Jun 2012 50,999 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edges

Pass 1 Jul 2011 44,607 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 34,483 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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J30 WFY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black 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 J30 WFY, 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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J30 WFY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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