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VU07 GDJ

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

146,609 mi
Last recorded146,609 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 GDJ
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 146,609 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2025 145,455 miles

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

Front tyres worn on edge of tread

Nearside Front screen washer jet low output

Offside Front exhaust blowing in engine bay

Rear park brake low readings

Pass 31 Jul 2024 135,420 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 135,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Aug 2023 127,046 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2023 127,044 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear lower joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner of tread (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2022 117,438 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2021 114,218 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 107,960 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 102,989 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 95,336 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2017 88,516 miles

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 82,774 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 74,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2014 65,177 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 57,072 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 47,338 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Jul 2012 47,338 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,458 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 29,738 miles

N/S front tyre worn severely on outer edge - Advise replaement

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 GDJ is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VU07 GDJ, 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 GDJ registered?

VU07 GDJ is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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