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P888 DEM

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Feb 2027
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,105 mi
Last recorded168,105 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP888 DEM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 168,105 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2026 168,105 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 158,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 14 Jan 2025 158,184 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jan 2024 148,952 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2023 141,769 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 137,048 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 127,054 miles

gearbox support member corroded and damaged but not resulting in excess movement

under trays ,engine covers and sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 13 Nov 2020 126,276 miles

Gearbox mounting defective BADLY RUSTED AND HOLED ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

UNDERTRAY / SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 13 Nov 2020 126,276 miles

Gearbox mounting defective BADLY RUSTED AND HOLED ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

UNDERTRAY / SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Sep 2019 117,814 miles

gearbox mounting bracket slightly corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2018 109,815 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 101,969 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 91,779 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2015 88,078 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Jul 2015 88,076 miles

Centre Front Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device loose (3.5.1j)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2014 80,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jul 2014 80,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 72,751 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Jul 2013 72,741 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre wearing badly on edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 64,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise at power steering area

offside rear wheel rim scored on inside

Fail 18 Jul 2012 64,719 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

noise at power steering area

offside rear wheel rim scored on inside

Pass 7 May 2012 63,611 miles

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

power steering pump noisy

Fail 2 May 2012 63,599 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front tyres slightly worn on edge

nearside rear tyre worn on edge

power steering pump noisy

Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,990 miles

ADVISE N/SIDE REAR FOG LIGHT NOT WORKING

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2010 41,670 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 41,011 miles

Inner Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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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P888 DEM 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 66.7%.

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 P888 DEM, 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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P888 DEM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is P888 DEM safe to buy?

The MOT history for P888 DEM shows 27 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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