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2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,519 mi
Last recorded145,519 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR40 BAN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 145,519 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear heatshield loose

Pass 16 Jun 2025 129,870 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2025 129,870 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 116,970 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 113,391 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 105,798 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 94,262 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2020 88,032 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2019 86,065 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 84,478 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 81,692 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 77,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight 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)

windscreen bottle leaking

Pass 14 Aug 2015 73,902 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2014 67,491 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,477 miles

front pads wearing low

covers under vehicle

front discs lipped

Pass 13 Dec 2012 60,827 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 48,630 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 35,064 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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R40 BAN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 R40 BAN, 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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R40 BAN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 16 July 2007.

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