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SY07 DWN

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

157,005 mi
Last recorded157,005 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY07 DWN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2025 157,005 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 212,438 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 209,362 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2022 206,165 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 206,165 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jan 2021 194,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres quite worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both quite hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are verrrry close to legal limits advise renewal soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jan 2021 194,999 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres quite worn on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp aim too high both high. (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both quite hazy. (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear most arm. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres are verrrry close to legal limits advise renewal soon. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 176,119 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 175,828 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2018 160,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 149,123 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 138,429 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 135,865 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2015 135,865 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2014 128,301 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 125,079 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 125,079 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 109,187 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 83,407 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 83,404 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 59,034 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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SY07 DWN 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 71.4%.

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 SY07 DWN, 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 SY07 DWN registered?

SY07 DWN is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 25 June 2007.

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