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KS53 AMS

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

138,943 mi
Last recorded138,943 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS53 AMS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2026 138,943 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 31 Jul 2026 138,943 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 130,885 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 121,397 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 113,724 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2022 104,878 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 104,878 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,093 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 90,204 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 82,820 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 75,296 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,431 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 65,431 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2017 64,792 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Fail 13 Feb 2017 64,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres wearing on outer edge

Pass 26 Aug 2015 63,677 miles

Both front tyre bald on outer edge

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 60,132 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 59,223 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 56,884 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,793 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

washers topped up

Pass 15 Feb 2012 52,637 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 47,956 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2011 47,956 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 47,869 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 35,175 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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KS53 AMS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 KS53 AMS, 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

How do I check the history of KS53 AMS?

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What year was KS53 AMS registered?

KS53 AMS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 October 2007.

Is KS53 AMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS53 AMS shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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