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RF56 WGU

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,963 mi
Last recorded104,963 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF56 WGU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2022 104,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine covers undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Oct 2021 102,735 miles

ENGINE COVERS UNDERTRAYS FITTED

Pass 19 Oct 2020 95,225 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2019 84,254 miles

under trays fitted front to rear

Fail 14 Jan 2019 84,072 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light is on (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

bonnet has damage and it is hitting wiper arm on nsf

under trays fitted front to rear

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,647 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 75,645 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 73,752 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 69,170 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 69,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 65,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 62,844 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2013 62,844 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2012 59,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 52,141 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,715 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 27,715 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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RF56 WGU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RF56 WGU, 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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RF56 WGU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 18 January 2007.

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