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W3 SVS

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 3630cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Apr 2027
Tests37 (28 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate75.7%

Mileage

146,503 mi
Last recorded146,503 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW3 SVS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine3,630cc

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MOT History

28 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2026 146,503 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2025 156,661 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Leakng slightly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All arms front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2025 139,421 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 153,021 miles

Both running boards corroded

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

Rear Antiroll bar unit leaking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 153,021 miles

Both running boards corroded

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Antiroll bar unit leaking

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 128,597 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2023 148,629 miles

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

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))

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

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

Rear Antiroll bar unit leaking

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 117,205 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 144,773 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2022 108,298 miles

Engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/f and o/s/f inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Nail inner tread

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both n/s/r and o/s/r inner brake pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 139,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2021 139,363 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 139,357 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 99,525 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring views

Pass 16 Oct 2020 134,842 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 91,616 miles

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

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 18 Oct 2019 131,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 90,756 miles

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 29 Oct 2018 124,570 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 84,035 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 120,784 miles

Offside Front side/step/corroded

Fail 14 Nov 2017 120,784 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front side/step/corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 76,515 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 76,515 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,464 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 67,464 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on shoulder

Pass 30 Nov 2016 112,404 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2016 111,899 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,931 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 95,697 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear upper front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 75,966 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 62,647 miles

CUT ON INSIDE WALL OF NSF TYRE

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 62,647 miles

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

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

CUT ON INSIDE WALL OF NSF TYRE

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 52,526 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 41,267 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2010 31,957 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2010 31,955 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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W3 SVS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 3,630cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.7%.

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 W3 SVS, 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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W3 SVS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 13 April 2007.

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