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SY07 ZXO

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

163,123 mi
Last recorded163,123 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2024 163,123 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2024 162,985 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2023 158,295 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2021 149,897 miles
Fail 21 May 2021 149,053 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 135,278 miles

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

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2019 123,613 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

oil leak from engine area

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2019 123,613 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak from engine area

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2018 118,862 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 118,859 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 110,648 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Offside Front outer side wall has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 110,648 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall

Nearside Rear outer side light inop

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

Offside Front outer side wall has slight damage

Offside Rear tyre outer side wall has slight damage

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Jan 2016 97,774 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2014 94,937 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 87,635 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 78,816 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 59,837 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,410 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 ZXO is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SY07 ZXO, 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 ZXO registered?

SY07 ZXO is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 August 2007.

Is SY07 ZXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY07 ZXO shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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