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R16 PCE

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

155,388 mi
Last recorded155,388 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR16 PCE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 155,388 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2025 150,860 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 148,483 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2023 146,296 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 136,956 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 26 Mar 2021 131,952 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,844 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 123,038 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 116,969 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 110,189 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 102,023 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 95,197 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 88,616 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 83,006 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 75,869 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 68,344 miles

floor sections covered by panels

Fail 19 Nov 2011 68,192 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

floor sections covered by panels

Pass 6 Dec 2010 55,801 miles

Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,271 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2010 53,271 miles

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

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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R16 PCE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R16 PCE, 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 R16 PCE registered?

R16 PCE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is R16 PCE safe to buy?

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