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JAM 359Y

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

150,873 mi
Last recorded150,873 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJAM 359Y
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 150,873 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2024 150,289 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2023 148,722 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 142,095 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 138,005 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 131,570 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 129,530 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 121,778 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 121,778 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (rear) (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 115,903 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,114 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 94,111 miles

FRONT DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Fail 18 Feb 2014 87,400 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 87,400 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 75,964 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2013 75,962 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Mar 2012 70,395 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,677 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 58,414 miles

child seat to n/s/r

rear brake pads look slightly low

slightly poor beam image to o/s headlamp

tested wet

various underbody covers

Pass 18 Dec 2009 29,097 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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JAM 359Y is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 JAM 359Y, 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 JAM 359Y registered?

JAM 359Y is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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