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VIG 4196

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

163,272 mi
Last recorded163,272 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVIG 4196
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2022 163,272 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 154,684 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Thrust arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Mar 2020 141,241 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 140,617 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 123,651 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 123,651 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 103,056 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 79,332 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 3 ()

Pass 13 Jan 2016 54,626 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Fail 11 Jan 2016 54,621 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure INNER SIDEWALL (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items

Pass 19 Jan 2015 47,878 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 47,855 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 40,690 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front discs slightly lipped

Pass 18 Jan 2013 25,391 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing close to limit on inner

Pass 24 Jan 2012 11,345 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 11,332 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 11,024 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 10,553 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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VIG 4196 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 77.8%.

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 VIG 4196, 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 VIG 4196 registered?

VIG 4196 is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is VIG 4196 safe to buy?

The MOT history for VIG 4196 shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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