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NG07 DRO

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

136,528 mi
Last recorded136,528 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG07 DRO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 136,528 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2026 136,528 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2025 127,433 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 122,576 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Feb 2024 122,572 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling wheel catchs suspension (2.1.4 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 6 Sep 2023 120,908 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2023 120,908 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2022 113,093 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 9 Sep 2022 113,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 104,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 18 Aug 2021 104,507 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2020 98,672 miles

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

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

under covers fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 9 Sep 2019 93,362 miles

Nearside Front Lower Control arm bush has slight movement

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Both anti bar link arm gaiters perished

engine oil leak evident, possible leak from intercooler pipes

gearbox oil leak evident

Fail 29 Aug 2019 93,361 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured various cracks on inside of wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured various cracks on inside of wheel (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Control arm bush has slight movement

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Both anti bar link arm gaiters perished

engine oil leak evident, possible leak from intercooler pipes

gearbox oil leak evident

Pass 13 Sep 2018 86,747 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2015 80,313 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 80,312 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 75,388 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 19 Nov 2014 75,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 15 Oct 2013 66,325 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 66,323 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 61,737 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre earing on inner and outer edges

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,737 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

offside front tyre earing on inner and outer edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2011 48,026 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 36,232 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 33,856 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 33,856 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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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NG07 DRO is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 NG07 DRO, 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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NG07 DRO is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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