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VU07 FVT

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,291 mi
Last recorded143,291 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 FVT
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 143,291 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2022 143,281 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp likely to become detached (4.5.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 133,579 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Apr 2020 127,261 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 127,261 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Fail 20 Apr 2020 127,261 miles

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

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated Switch (1.1.6 (d))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 113,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front facing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2018 98,801 miles

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

Offside Rear drive shaft CV boot slight seepage

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2018 98,759 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Apr 2017 88,309 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 84,658 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 77,584 miles

front inner brake pads wearing low

rear tyre treads wearing low

Pass 21 Oct 2014 73,163 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 67,605 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Nov 2013 67,605 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Dec 2011 55,450 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 31,841 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 31,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 22 Jun 2010 27,045 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 FVT is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FVT, 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 VU07 FVT registered?

VU07 FVT is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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