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PL07 WEV

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

133,509 mi
Last recorded133,509 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL07 WEV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 Mar 2026 133,509 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 125,035 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2024 116,629 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres x 4 ./// (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jan 2024 116,627 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken /// (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken broken /// (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres x 4 ./// (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Jan 2024 116,603 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements dark background (0.1 (d))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres, cracking aswell (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jan 2023 109,129 miles

general under body corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2023 109,129 miles

Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

general under body corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2022 103,772 miles

vehicle presented in wet condition.

Pass 7 Jan 2021 99,183 miles

Nearside 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

full under trays fitted.(front to back)

Pass 2 Jan 2020 94,102 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2018 91,016 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 85,629 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 77,408 miles

Front number plate damaged

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 68,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 63,225 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 56,096 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 48,626 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 37,974 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 36,044 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 18,850 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)

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 WEV is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PL07 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

PL07 WEV is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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