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OV07 SRU

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

140,348 mi
Last recorded140,348 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV07 SRU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 140,348 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2024 137,566 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 135,380 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 132,506 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2022 132,505 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 129,733 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2020 125,593 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2019 121,607 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2018 116,360 miles

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 112,473 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,720 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 107,718 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2016 100,820 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 100,817 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 90,326 miles

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)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 90,312 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2014 89,534 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 67,967 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 62,935 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 58,915 miles

Carried out diesel emissions test at 10.55 on 9/10/2012 . No readings too clean.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 52,454 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 38,507 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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OV07 SRU 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 77.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SRU, 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 SRU registered?

OV07 SRU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is OV07 SRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV07 SRU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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