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VF07 UNM

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

197,702 mi
Last recorded197,702 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 UNM
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2024 197,702 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 183,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2022 176,917 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 169,612 miles

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

Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced both (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nearside rear outer driveshaft gaiter deteriorated

Pass 13 Jul 2020 167,446 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2019 161,382 miles

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S HEADLAMP WASHER NOT HITTING HEADLAMP

Fail 7 Jun 2019 161,380 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

INNER FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW

O/S HEADLAMP WASHER NOT HITTING HEADLAMP

Pass 20 Jun 2018 155,916 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2018 155,916 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 150,593 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 150,593 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 141,978 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 128,757 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,695 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2014 110,692 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 98,146 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 90,313 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn very bad on inner shoulder

Fail 12 Sep 2012 90,313 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsr tyre worn very bad on inner shoulder

Pass 26 Aug 2011 74,212 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 74,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 22 Jul 2010 53,459 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2010 53,459 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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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VF07 UNM is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc 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 VF07 UNM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF07 UNM registered?

VF07 UNM is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 14 August 2007.

Is VF07 UNM safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF07 UNM 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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