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VA07 ERA

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

230,194 mi
Last recorded230,194 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 ERA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 230,194 miles

Nearside Rear 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 Not been cleaned (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Dec 2024 210,290 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 193,595 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 175,134 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2022 165,891 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2021 149,011 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 129,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jun 2018 119,078 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre low ,worn on inside edge

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated link arm dust cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Pass 24 Jun 2017 106,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 101,167 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 91,552 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 91,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 77,321 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 62,542 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jun 2013 62,542 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 53,272 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,354 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,354 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 36,111 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 36,111 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

1 N/S/F TYRE HAS A NAIL IN TREAD AREA

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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VA07 ERA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VA07 ERA, 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 VA07 ERA registered?

VA07 ERA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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