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R20 LFW

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

169,623 mi
Last recorded169,623 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR20 LFW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 169,623 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2025 158,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 151,580 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 137,822 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 124,242 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 110,421 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2019 101,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 24 May 2019 101,930 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,448 miles

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

particle filter warning indicates a fault

Pass 2 Jun 2017 88,411 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 9 Jun 2016 79,618 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 70,909 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 61,369 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 50,771 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 44,787 miles

advise both rear tyres worn on inner edges

advise n/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2011 39,175 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,837 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 35,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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R20 LFW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R20 LFW, 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 R20 LFW registered?

R20 LFW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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