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N14 MBC

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

183,005 mi
Last recorded183,005 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN14 MBC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2026 183,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Aug 2026 183,005 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/S/F & O/S/F - N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/S/F & O/S/F (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S/F & O/S/F front side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Aug 2025 169,478 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2024 160,134 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside washer jet weak.

Fail 13 Aug 2024 160,130 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise n/s/f wing trim insecure and rubbing on rack boot

Pass 3 Aug 2023 153,244 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise n/s/f lower wing trim insecure and rubbing on rack boot

advise o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 2 Aug 2023 153,241 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

advise n/s/f lower wing trim insecure and rubbing on rack boot

advise o/s/r tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 15 Aug 2022 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2022 144,420 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is seriously affected air spring faulty (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front shock absorber not mounted correctly

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2021 128,133 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing and worn on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 124,749 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2020 116,017 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 109,334 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 108,632 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 107,321 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 105,673 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 105,673 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2015 99,702 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2015 99,682 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 95,553 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,811 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 89,811 miles

Nearside Rear 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) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Oct 2011 69,271 miles

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

puncher nsr tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 52,800 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 52,800 miles

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

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

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

oil level on min

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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N14 MBC is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N14 MBC, 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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N14 MBC is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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