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PL07 GYX

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,913 mi
Last recorded189,913 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 GYX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 189,913 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 177,378 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 168,033 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 158,450 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 148,155 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 137,036 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 128,720 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 position lamps not working

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Oct 2018 128,720 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 position lamps not working

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2 ()

Offside Rear Tyre nearly down to cords on inner edge

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 122,004 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Oct 2017 122,004 miles

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

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 28 Oct 2016 110,963 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 position lamps not working

Fail 28 Oct 2016 110,953 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear 1 of 2 position lamps not working

Pass 29 Oct 2015 99,140 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 99,140 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jul 2014 82,546 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 69,713 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 69,712 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jul 2012 57,091 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)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 42,130 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 42,130 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 40,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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PL07 GYX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 PL07 GYX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PL07 GYX registered?

PL07 GYX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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