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SJ07 EAM

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

140,041 mi
Last recorded140,041 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ07 EAM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 140,041 miles

EML does not illuminate at vehicle start up

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS illuminated

bulb warning illuminated on dashboard

engine, under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Fail 9 Sep 2025 140,028 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function affected bag damaged outer and sinking (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

EML does not illuminate at vehicle start up

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated greasy (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

TPMS illuminated

bulb warning illuminated on dashboard

engine, under trays and engine covers fitted at time of test

Pass 10 Sep 2024 128,044 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 124,538 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 124,537 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 119,935 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 119,935 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 115,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2021 113,907 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2020 110,268 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2020 110,268 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 107,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,017 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2018 97,695 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 88,659 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 88,659 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 79,609 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 70,794 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Feb 2015 70,794 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 66,902 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front brake discs corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

both rear tyres wearing on inside edges

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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SJ07 EAM is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SJ07 EAM, 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 SJ07 EAM registered?

SJ07 EAM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2007.

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