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OV07 ORU

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

144,508 mi
Last recorded144,508 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 ORU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2021 144,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2021 144,508 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 138,412 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 138,412 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2019 132,740 miles

2 litres engine oil added

signs of oil leak underside vehicle

Fail 21 Nov 2019 132,714 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

2 litres engine oil added

signs of oil leak underside vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 127,275 miles

OSR reflector damaged and OSR lamp damaged

Fail 12 Nov 2018 127,275 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

OSR reflector damaged and OSR lamp damaged

Offside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2017 122,241 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2017 122,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 113,753 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 96,211 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 91,035 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 87,862 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 77,730 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 65,011 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2010 61,583 miles

near side rear seat belt reel not stopping with sudden movement (pull)

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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OV07 ORU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 OV07 ORU, 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 OV07 ORU registered?

OV07 ORU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is OV07 ORU safe to buy?

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