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SK07 VBY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

186,883 mi
Last recorded186,883 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 VBY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 186,883 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 177,329 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2025 177,329 miles

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

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

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

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 21 Aug 2024 168,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge -255/50R19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge - 285/45R19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer Edge -255/50R19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner Edge - 285/45R19 RFT (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Rear Anti-Roll Bar D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 158,593 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2023 158,592 miles

Nearside Front Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 150,344 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2022 150,343 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jul 2021 137,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Jul 2021 137,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has a crack on outer wall (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 127,698 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 127,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 119,674 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2019 119,673 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 114,928 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 114,928 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,756 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,034 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2016 101,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 93,651 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 54,913 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 92,857 miles

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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SK07 VBY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 SK07 VBY, 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 SK07 VBY registered?

SK07 VBY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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