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RY07 SWK

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,882 mi
Last recorded172,882 miles
Recorded on9 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY07 SWK
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2022 172,882 miles

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

Rear diff corroded

Pass 3 May 2021 159,456 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 149,932 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 134,621 miles

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

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

under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2018 121,569 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2017 115,792 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Aug 2017 115,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Aug 2016 105,255 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

jacking point block missing from n/s/f sill

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 8 Aug 2016 105,255 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn/lipped (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak ()

jacking point block missing from n/s/f sill

under trays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2015 96,002 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 89,818 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

both rear tyres worn inner treads

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,773 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 64,005 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 54,856 miles

handbrake switch insecure

Fail 26 Jul 2010 45,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 45,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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RY07 SWK is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 RY07 SWK, 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 RY07 SWK registered?

RY07 SWK is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

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