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PS51 BOS

2007 BMW X5

Silver Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

122,760 mi
Last recorded122,760 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPS51 BOS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 122,760 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 120,589 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 118,274 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 113,660 miles

under body covers fitted

Fail 1 Dec 2022 113,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 11 Apr 2022 111,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play on adjustable column (2.2.2 (b))

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Apr 2021 106,208 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 101,849 miles

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 1 May 2019 96,140 miles

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

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Fail 25 Apr 2019 96,123 miles

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

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

Under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of some items

Pass 10 May 2018 91,555 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 84,547 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 76,989 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 22 Jun 2016 76,989 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 66,382 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

n/s/r tyre worn at inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing at inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2014 54,155 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 54,155 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

front inner pads

o/s/r raod wheel has been welded

Pass 28 Jan 2014 50,870 miles

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r wheel sits out further than the o/s/r wheel

Fail 27 Jan 2014 50,870 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

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

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

n/s/r wheel sits out further than the o/s/r wheel

Pass 25 Jan 2013 43,870 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 38,430 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 28 Jan 2011 35,033 miles

condition of nearside front tyre [sidewall]

Pass 1 Feb 2010 29,545 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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PS51 BOS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PS51 BOS, 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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PS51 BOS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 February 2007.

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