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W5 GLE

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,942 mi
Last recorded126,942 miles
Recorded on2 May 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 GLE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2020 126,942 miles
Fail 2 May 2020 126,942 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2019 116,288 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Mar 2019 116,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 Feb 2018 106,494 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 101,032 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 94,759 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 93,011 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 85,390 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 85,390 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 78,928 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 78,885 miles

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

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

nearside non obligatory brake light not working

offside non obligatory brake light not working

Pass 13 May 2013 71,484 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 62,618 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 49,891 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2011 49,866 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2010 36,992 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Apr 2010 36,992 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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W5 GLE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 W5 GLE, 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 W5 GLE registered?

W5 GLE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is W5 GLE safe to buy?

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