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SF07 XBS

2007 BMW X5

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

193,007 mi
Last recorded193,007 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF07 XBS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 193,007 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2024 186,159 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 186,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level light on

Pass 4 Jan 2023 179,677 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2022 179,651 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front arm bushes are soft (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are low on the outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 173,790 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2021 173,526 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 167,898 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 161,492 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2018 149,441 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 138,579 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 138,579 miles

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 5 Aug 2016 127,487 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 114,810 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

screen damaged but not in the view of the road

Fail 8 Jun 2015 114,807 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

Offside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

screen damaged but not in the view of the road

Pass 20 Jun 2014 103,000 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 103,000 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (3.1.7)

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 87,753 miles

O/S/R seat belt inertia not working.

Pass 31 Dec 2012 84,545 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 84,545 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 72,003 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 65,234 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,109 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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SF07 XBS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 SF07 XBS, 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 SF07 XBS registered?

SF07 XBS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 May 2007.

Is SF07 XBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF07 XBS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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