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T8 BUE

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,088 mi
Last recorded144,088 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT8 BUE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 144,088 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2024 137,070 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2024 137,070 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Oct 2023 133,089 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 131,970 miles

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

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

rear subframe rusty and undersealed, unable to fully inspect

windscreen washers weak

Pass 14 Oct 2021 121,145 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 121,145 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 120,874 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Various (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 114,634 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 112,220 miles

emission to clean to detect by diesel smoke meter

Pass 8 Jun 2018 108,898 miles

both front lower suspension arm have slight movement in bush

emission to clean to detect 0.18

Pass 29 Jun 2017 104,010 miles

Nearside Front cut in tyre tread

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 31 May 2016 96,523 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 96,523 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 27 May 2015 88,323 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 May 2015 88,323 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 May 2014 79,801 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2014 79,801 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2013 72,841 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 72,840 miles

Electronic parking brake control insecure (3.1.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2012 65,633 miles
Pass 30 May 2011 58,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 48,279 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)

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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T8 BUE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 T8 BUE, 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 T8 BUE registered?

T8 BUE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is T8 BUE safe to buy?

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