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SM07 XUE

2007 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

97,399 mi
Last recorded97,399 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM07 XUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 97,399 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2024 92,236 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 88,573 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 84,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 80,630 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 80,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 76,684 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 71,330 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 66,658 miles

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak diff oil ()

Oil leak gear oil ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 May 2018 66,648 miles

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

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak diff oil ()

Oil leak gear oil ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 May 2017 62,560 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 59,665 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 55,835 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 51,977 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2013 49,460 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)

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

Recommend change brake fluid as indicated in dash display as due now.

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Fail 13 May 2013 49,460 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Recommend change brake fluid as indicated in dash display as due now.

Recommend check/adjust tracking.

Pass 28 Apr 2012 47,272 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 45,458 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 7 May 2011 45,458 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 33,292 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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SM07 XUE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 SM07 XUE, 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 SM07 XUE registered?

SM07 XUE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is SM07 XUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM07 XUE shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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