MOT Status
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162,936 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Upper Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
undertrays hiding some components
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
undertrays hiding some components
Engine covers and under trays masking some components
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Head lamp washer jet missing
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Engine covers and under trays masking some components
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Head lamp washer jet missing
Nearside headlight washer jet missing
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside headlight washer jet missing
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens dull (1.3.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working inner lamp (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Rear fog lamp deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens dull (1.3.2d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing not tested
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
Offside Front wheel bearing not tested
engine cover & undertrays hiding some components
Oil leak
Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
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R5 SBV is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R5 SBV, 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 R5 SBV registered?
R5 SBV is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 September 2007.
Is R5 SBV safe to buy?
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