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RF07 BGZ

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,119 mi
Last recorded149,119 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF07 BGZ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2025 149,119 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

smokey

Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,678 miles

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 13 Sep 2023 132,762 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 132,762 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2021 109,100 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 98,372 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 98,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 17 May 2019 88,126 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 89,373 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic parking brake control defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 87,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake slight binding

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 82,865 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Mar 2017 82,865 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear disc slightly worn

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 77,202 miles

HeadLamp washers dont seem to be working but can't be 100% sure bit has them ? ?

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt C.V. Gaiter leaking greese (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2016 77,202 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

HeadLamp washers dont seem to be working but can't be 100% sure bit has them ? ?

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt C.V. Gaiter leaking greese (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 72,327 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

n/s/f outer cv boot seapage of grease from boot

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,109 miles

nsf outer cv boot gaiter weeping grease

Pass 12 Apr 2013 60,879 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 49,964 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 49,964 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 44,167 miles

advise front brakes getting worn

advise front screen chipped zone b

advise front tyres worn/wearing on the outer edges

advise o/s/r sidelight not working (1of2)

advise rear pads getting worn

Pass 23 Apr 2010 39,522 miles

advise front pads getting worn (worse on inner )

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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RF07 BGZ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF07 BGZ, 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 RF07 BGZ registered?

RF07 BGZ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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