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W31 SSW

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests38 (26 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

113,551 mi
Last recorded113,551 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW31 SSW
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

26 pass 12 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 113,551 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2025 104,584 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both n/s and o/s + worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 105,994 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Chassis/subframes corroded

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Jan 2025 105,987 miles

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

n/s/f tyre sidewall split

tpms light illuminated

Pass 30 Sep 2024 93,495 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2024 93,494 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 104,719 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2024 104,719 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 83,685 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 83,685 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 103,133 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2022 103,133 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 72,214 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2022 72,214 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 56,350 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2021 56,350 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Aug 2021 96,521 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 39,405 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 90,449 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 31,033 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 84,806 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2018 19,398 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 14,485 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2018 78,339 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 78,337 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 72,552 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 15,882 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 64,605 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 21 Oct 2016 64,390 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged by anti roll bar link arm (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel rim slightly distorted

item removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 20 Nov 2015 57,018 miles

front control arm bushes perished and weak

front wheels slightly buckled

nsf tyre worn bald on the inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2014 50,946 miles

nsf tyre perished and worn on edges

Pass 16 Dec 2013 44,604 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 44,498 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 26 Nov 2012 36,428 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 29,804 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 29,804 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,244 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 24,244 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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W31 SSW is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 38 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 W31 SSW, 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 W31 SSW registered?

W31 SSW is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is W31 SSW safe to buy?

The MOT history for W31 SSW shows 38 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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