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VU07 EES

2007 BMW X5

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,854 mi
Last recorded141,854 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 EES
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 141,854 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 141,854 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2020 138,930 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 138,930 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Under Tray Fitted

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 133,631 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 129,361 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 129,361 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 124,897 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 124,897 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2016 120,711 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side's (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 117,123 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2014 109,213 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 109,007 miles

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

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 94,789 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

handbrake switch loose,requires switch

Fail 23 Feb 2012 82,373 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2012 82,373 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 45,150 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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VU07 EES is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VU07 EES, 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 VU07 EES registered?

VU07 EES is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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