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R17 BWR

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

198,219 mi
Last recorded198,219 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR17 BWR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 198,219 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing outside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 192,091 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 187,278 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 180,155 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2021 172,080 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 172,080 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick front (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Aug 2020 166,149 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2019 161,870 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

service lamp illuminated

Pass 24 Aug 2018 155,628 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 148,569 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre bald inner edge

Offside Rear Inner tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 141,192 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 125,179 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 125,179 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil just above min

Pass 14 Feb 2014 107,813 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 90,222 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 90,222 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 71,784 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)

Oil leak

nsr inner side light inop

oil on min

Fail 7 Feb 2012 71,784 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)

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

Oil leak

nsr inner side light inop

oil on min

Pass 15 Feb 2011 52,346 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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R17 BWR is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 R17 BWR, 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 R17 BWR registered?

R17 BWR is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 8 December 2007.

Is R17 BWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R17 BWR shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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