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R5 SBV

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Nov 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

162,936 mi
Last recorded162,936 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR5 SBV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 162,936 miles

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))

Pass 8 Nov 2024 127,116 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 125,079 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 125,079 miles

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))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 121,581 miles

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))

Pass 2 Aug 2021 116,129 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 113,010 miles

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

undertrays hiding some components

Fail 24 Aug 2020 113,010 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 107,748 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 107,748 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2018 101,712 miles

Nearside headlight washer jet missing

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

Fail 31 Aug 2018 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside headlight washer jet missing

Pass 30 Aug 2017 93,747 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 93,747 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 85,132 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing not tested

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

Fail 8 Aug 2016 85,132 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,619 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 Aug 2015 72,654 miles

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 66,669 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2014 66,669 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 61,061 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2013 60,923 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 55,146 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 43,519 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 29,506 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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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.

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