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SP07 XEW

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,518 mi
Last recorded115,518 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2025 115,518 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside - front bush has deflection under braking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

oil residue at rear differential

undertrays and covers fitted

windscreen washer jets have a poor projection

Pass 28 Oct 2024 114,935 miles

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

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

oil leak around the differential pinion seal

Pass 24 Nov 2023 108,984 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 108,984 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2022 103,183 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2021 97,538 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2021 97,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2020 94,550 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 94,550 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Pass 20 May 2019 88,082 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 82,067 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 23 May 2017 77,125 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 69,913 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slit to cords,but cords not exposed.

Fail 13 May 2016 69,913 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre slit to cords,but cords not exposed.

Offside Front brake back plate loose

Pass 16 May 2015 58,388 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 3 May 2014 48,941 miles

offside front tyre is worn on the outer edge & has side wall damage

Pass 22 May 2013 38,962 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 38,949 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 35,837 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 28,012 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jun 2010 28,011 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 XEW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey 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 XEW, 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 XEW registered?

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

Is SP07 XEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP07 XEW 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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