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R111 LRW

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

153,952 mi
Last recorded153,952 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR111 LRW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 153,952 miles
Pass 20 May 2024 134,650 miles

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))

Fail 20 May 2024 134,650 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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))

Pass 26 Apr 2023 126,851 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 119,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 117,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside rear

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Oct 2021 117,173 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside & nearside rear

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front lower tca (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 110,959 miles

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))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 103,108 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 96,757 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 96,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 91,426 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 86,425 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 78,434 miles

Child seat fitted

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)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 69,231 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 61,555 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Fail 23 Nov 2012 53,618 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn on inner + outer edges.

Pass 25 Nov 2011 43,648 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 35,042 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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R111 LRW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 R111 LRW, 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 R111 LRW registered?

R111 LRW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is R111 LRW safe to buy?

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