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N555 JEC

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

177,184 mi
Last recorded177,184 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN555 JEC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 177,184 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Straight arm (ball joint noisy) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft oil seal on differential. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 169,777 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 166,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2022 161,169 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2022 161,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2021 154,794 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 145,546 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked - advise replacement. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 145,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm at the bottom of suspension strut ,ball joint worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc inner face badly worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn disc inner face badly worn and corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view windscreen cracked - advise replacement. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 140,775 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,138 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 121,138 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 104,143 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 104,146 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2016 100,949 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 95,328 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 89,632 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 76,614 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 74,743 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

No spare tyre or inflation kit

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 62,092 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 29 Apr 2013 62,091 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2012 50,437 miles

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

inadequate puncture repair system

nearside rear fog lamp haswater inside lense

Pass 13 May 2011 41,277 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 13 May 2011 41,277 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2010 32,092 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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N555 JEC is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N555 JEC, 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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N555 JEC is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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