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SP07 GFG

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

117,099 mi
Last recorded117,099 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 GFG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2025 117,099 miles

Nearside Rear reflector damaged

Pass 12 Nov 2024 110,657 miles

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 110,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre void of tread on inner edge almost to cords (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Jacking block missing

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2023 105,402 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 103,052 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 101,519 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2020 98,751 miles

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))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 93,281 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 93,281 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 84,349 miles

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))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 79,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake backplate is insecure.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also wearing on inner edge and perishing. (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Around rear diff. ()

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

Pass 21 Jul 2016 75,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate is insecure.

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

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

osr tyre starting to crack/perish

rear suspension height sensors starting to seize

Fail 14 Jul 2016 75,569 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

osr tyre starting to crack/perish

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

rear suspension height sensors starting to seize

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,437 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 66,400 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear b/pad 60% worn

Fail 24 Jul 2014 66,400 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear b/pad 60% worn

Pass 1 Aug 2013 62,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2012 55,099 miles

n/s rear one of side light bulb out

Fail 19 Jul 2012 55,098 miles

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

n/s rear one of side light bulb out

Pass 6 Jul 2011 46,529 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 37,479 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 GFG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel 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 SP07 GFG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP07 GFG registered?

SP07 GFG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is SP07 GFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP07 GFG 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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