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SW07 ORO

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

155,516 mi
Last recorded155,516 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 ORO
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 155,516 miles

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2025 155,516 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside 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))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2024 139,953 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,624 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 133,624 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 118,130 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2021 111,878 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 106,964 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020 106,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 100,345 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 93,145 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 88,122 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 88,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 86,112 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all 4 tyres showing small cracks on sidewalls

Fail 26 Jun 2015 86,075 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

all 4 tyres showing small cracks on sidewalls

Fail 29 Apr 2014 74,067 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 74,067 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 63,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 May 2012 52,928 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 48,450 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 38,610 miles

all 4 tyres worn down to 2mm-3mm

Fail 30 Jul 2010 38,579 miles

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

all 4 tyres worn down to 2mm-3mm

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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SW07 ORO 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 SW07 ORO, 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 SW07 ORO registered?

SW07 ORO is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is SW07 ORO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 ORO shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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