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K50 GWE

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

143,120 mi
Last recorded143,120 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK50 GWE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 143,120 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Differential leaking

Fail 14 Jan 2026 143,120 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front 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))

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 11 Oct 2024 141,084 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Knocking sound coming from front - unable to determine location

Rear Differential leaking

Pass 12 Oct 2023 137,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 136,331 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 131,017 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

oil leak from rear differential

Pass 4 May 2020 129,039 miles

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2020 129,039 miles

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

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2019 111,978 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2019 111,978 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 103,870 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 103,866 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge on cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Feb 2017 94,693 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2017 94,691 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Mar 2016 86,853 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 86,853 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 81,352 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 72,320 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 63,071 miles

Rear nearside tyre worn on inside edge

Rear offside tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 21 Jun 2012 45,677 miles

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

O/S/F tyre close to wear indicators

Pass 26 May 2011 31,690 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 23,871 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 23,870 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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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K50 GWE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K50 GWE, 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 K50 GWE registered?

K50 GWE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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