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KS55 RKS

2007 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

117,324 mi
Last recorded117,324 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS55 RKS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 117,324 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2026 117,324 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 110,588 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 110,482 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Occasionally (8.2.1.2 (g))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 110,477 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration Occasionally (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 108,587 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 103,132 miles

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

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))

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2021 98,579 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 96,561 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 88,462 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 88,462 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2018 77,756 miles

Engine under tray fitted.

Fail 5 Feb 2018 77,756 miles

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

Engine under tray fitted.

Pass 26 Jan 2017 71,863 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 65,693 miles

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

child seat fitted.under tray fitted

Fail 28 Jan 2016 65,693 miles

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

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

child seat fitted.under tray fitted

Pass 14 Jan 2015 58,269 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2015 58,205 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Dec 2013 47,364 miles

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR IN OPERATION

Fail 16 Dec 2013 47,364 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT WINDSCREEN WASHERS ARE POOR IN OPERATION

Pass 25 Jan 2013 36,786 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 25,519 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 22,874 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,091 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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KS55 RKS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol 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 KS55 RKS, 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 KS55 RKS registered?

KS55 RKS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is KS55 RKS safe to buy?

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