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PH03 FOX

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

176,008 mi
Last recorded176,008 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH03 FOX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 176,008 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2025 167,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down shock bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Sep 2025 167,217 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn and gaitor split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing down shock bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play facing down shock bolted through (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2024 152,073 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2024 152,073 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2023 139,815 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 133,174 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2022 133,174 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 123,100 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 113,726 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 107,871 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2019 107,871 miles

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 99,540 miles

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2017 93,241 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 86,559 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 86,559 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 76,557 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 69,406 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 13 Jul 2013 61,644 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 54,633 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,633 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/r tyre has outer sidewall damage

Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,531 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 48,531 miles

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

Slight damage/cuts on Offside rear tyre outer sidewall.

Pass 5 Oct 2010 37,735 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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PH03 FOX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PH03 FOX, 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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PH03 FOX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 5 October 2007.

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