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W4 XJG

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

157,714 mi
Last recorded157,714 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW4 XJG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 157,714 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 140,500 miles

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

engine & under body panels fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2024 133,749 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2024 133,730 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear suspension parts corroding in places

Pass 24 Mar 2022 130,836 miles

front and rear subframes general surface corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2021 127,917 miles

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower gearbox cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2021 127,892 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Central Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower gearbox cross member . (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Central Rear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2020 126,094 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2020 126,084 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2019 122,018 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 116,209 miles

Both front tyres are worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and cut on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 116,209 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are worn on edges

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre worn and cut on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 106,507 miles

n/s/f brake has slight bind

Pass 11 Nov 2015 95,677 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,675 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

h/brake n/s124 no lock +o/s 123 no lock

rear discs slightly corroded

rear pads getting low

Pass 22 Nov 2014 85,763 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 80,283 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 74,716 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 74,716 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 66,459 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 11 Dec 2010 62,896 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 29 Oct 2010 61,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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W4 XJG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 W4 XJG, 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 W4 XJG registered?

W4 XJG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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