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SP07 AJU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,743 mi
Last recorded138,743 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 AJU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 138,743 miles

Nearside Rear Rear Brake Flexi has residue on pipe

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

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 130,171 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule covered in grease or other material

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2022 130,093 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule covered in grease or other material

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2021 122,092 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2021 122,078 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track control arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake inoperative on one side inoperative both sides (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside & nearside front " d " bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated offside & nearside rear insecure at 1 mount point (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2020 111,704 miles

unable to fully inspect adult seat belts in third row due to seats folded down

undertrays/covers fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2020 111,704 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boomerang arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

unable to fully inspect adult seat belts in third row due to seats folded down

undertrays/covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 101,854 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 101,839 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside & nearside rear upper lateral ( rear most ) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 95,172 miles

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Fail 11 Aug 2018 95,172 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front tyre edges worn

Pass 27 Jun 2017 85,713 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 78,909 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Jun 2016 78,866 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Offside Front tyre bold on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 71,936 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2015 71,851 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Oil leak

nearside front tyre bold on outer edge

Pass 20 Jun 2014 63,883 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 57,404 miles

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

nearside parking brake has reduced effort

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,898 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 May 2011 44,939 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic covers fitted underside of vehicle not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Apr 2010 33,115 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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SP07 AJU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 SP07 AJU, 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 SP07 AJU registered?

SP07 AJU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

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