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RC53 USA

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

148,898 mi
Last recorded148,898 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRC53 USA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 148,898 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity slighty reduced

Fail 25 Mar 2026 148,873 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken Both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity slighty reduced

Pass 22 Apr 2025 135,346 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but secure

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 16 Apr 2025 135,344 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Bumper damaged but secure

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 Mar 2024 117,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 117,717 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front sets (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2023 108,773 miles

Front both side head light fadded

Fail 13 Mar 2023 108,690 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front both side head light fadded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,191 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2021 95,994 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 90,289 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement traction control arm bushes worn slightly (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 84,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Side light has two bulbs one inoperative

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 84,312 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Side light has two bulbs one inoperative

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 79,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt small cut in rubber (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 74,331 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 67,092 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 67,091 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,733 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 54,697 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 49,380 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 42,638 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 42,365 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 35,409 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,908 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,908 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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RC53 USA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 RC53 USA, 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 RC53 USA registered?

RC53 USA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 15 December 2007.

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