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PL07 RCZ

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

129,569 mi
Last recorded129,569 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2025 129,569 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2024 113,731 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2024 113,671 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2023 105,170 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 83,288 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 81,675 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 49,855 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 41,937 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 41,562 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,526 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 37,510 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 35,905 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,164 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,918 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 29,918 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,927 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 26,927 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 25,998 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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PL07 RCZ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RCZ, 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 PL07 RCZ registered?

PL07 RCZ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is PL07 RCZ safe to buy?

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