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MV07 EFM

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,588 mi
Last recorded145,588 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 EFM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 145,588 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 140,221 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2023 136,398 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2023 136,398 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 131,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 131,645 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre wearing on inner edge 285/45/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 117,625 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,625 miles

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 102,449 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2019 102,449 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm inner and outer pattern (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 101,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2017 92,525 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Oct 2016 75,193 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 75,192 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 68,924 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 63,405 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 63,402 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 57,506 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 50,995 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Dec 2011 46,697 miles

plastic undertrays fitted under vehicle

Pass 22 Dec 2010 41,532 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 10 Dec 2009 33,911 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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MV07 EFM is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MV07 EFM, 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 MV07 EFM registered?

MV07 EFM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 May 2007.

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