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S90 TAM

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

195,008 mi
Last recorded195,008 miles
Recorded on30 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS90 TAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2026 195,008 miles

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

full undershields fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2025 190,173 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2024 172,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2024 172,449 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Both Lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 162,397 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 162,313 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission leaking onto exhaust (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road cracked along zone a (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive requires further attention (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 147,230 miles

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 147,229 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall structure 315/35 r20 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2021 131,190 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view cracked offside lower (3.2 (a) (i))

slight wear to inner edges of rear tyres

Pass 18 Feb 2020 110,926 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 110,926 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 100,235 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 94,622 miles

Blue smoke at idle close to excess

Headlamp washers working but jets missing

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint almost to excess (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 88,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,664 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 79,664 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 72,135 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear wearing on edges getting low on tread

Pass 21 Feb 2014 67,084 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 58,781 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 51,008 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jan 2012 50,991 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,888 miles

nearside rear tyre very low on inner edge

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 20 Nov 2010 38,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear 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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S90 TAM is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 S90 TAM, 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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S90 TAM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 24 October 2007.

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