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SW07 WKY

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

167,172 mi
Last recorded167,172 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 WKY
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2023 167,172 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 167,172 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 168,470 miles

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

Offside Rear light unit broken

Pass 25 Nov 2021 160,098 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not 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 30 Dec 2020 149,297 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2020 148,497 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2019 135,887 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 120,349 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 120,348 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 115,631 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear cv boots leaking

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 18 Nov 2017 115,630 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear cv boots leaking

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 7 Nov 2016 102,850 miles

Rear cv boots starting to deteriorate and slightly weeping

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Nov 2016 102,845 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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 cv boots starting to deteriorate and slightly weeping

emissions to low to be detected at tail pipe

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Nov 2015 90,449 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 75,720 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 58,241 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2013 58,241 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 45,031 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 39,144 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 31,768 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2011 31,768 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 25,655 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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SW07 WKY is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,497cc 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 WKY, 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 WKY registered?

SW07 WKY is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 April 2007.

Is SW07 WKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW07 WKY 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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