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N12 JPB

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,692 mi
Last recorded150,692 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN12 JPB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2025 150,692 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 150,661 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie rod (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2024 139,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 129,951 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items.

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

Hand lever insecure.

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 121,457 miles

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

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

Hand lever insecure

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

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 119,539 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 119,539 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 114,538 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Dec 2019 110,081 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2019 110,078 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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 Inner (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 104,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 97,800 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 97,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 92,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 81,261 miles

n/s/f tyre slightly worn on edges

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,352 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 59,505 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 59,504 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 55,305 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 55,305 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 443,395 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 32,899 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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N12 JPB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black 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 N12 JPB, 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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N12 JPB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 23 October 2007.

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