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J31 DCP

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,055 mi
Last recorded176,055 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ31 DCP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 176,055 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2026 176,055 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2025 167,429 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2025 167,429 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2024 156,495 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 150,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 150,436 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 137,979 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 130,998 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 125,340 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 125,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 116,520 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front wipers smearing slightly.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Slightly cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 99,159 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2018 99,159 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,231 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2016 75,936 miles

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

Nearside Rear auxiliary position lamp not working

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,612 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres fair condition

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Oct 2014 64,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 54,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 44,937 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 44,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,405 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 35,467 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 35,407 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW

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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J31 DCP is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 J31 DCP, 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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J31 DCP is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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