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W7 SWF

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

163,246 mi
Last recorded163,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW7 SWF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2026 163,246 miles

Front Both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise on the rear of the vehicle unable to find the source

Fail 10 Jan 2026 163,246 miles

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

Front Both front tyres are slightly wearing on the edges

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Noise on the rear of the vehicle unable to find the source

Fail 10 Oct 2025 162,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Both front tyres are slightly wearing on the inside edges

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 143,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 131,556 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2022 120,310 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is slightly mishappen on the inside edge

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 108,102 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2020 98,589 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Fail 29 May 2020 98,585 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre is wearing on the inside edge

Pass 8 Jun 2019 88,346 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2018 87,064 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 87,052 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 81,081 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Sep 2017 81,081 miles

ENGINE COVER AND UNDER TRAYS FITTED OBSCURING SOME COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 78,026 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 74,608 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 74,589 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced both (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 69,364 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2014 69,156 miles

Steering lock fails to engage (2.1.4b)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 63,235 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2013 63,236 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 54,001 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 46,625 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 37,181 miles

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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W7 SWF is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 W7 SWF, 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 W7 SWF registered?

W7 SWF is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is W7 SWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for W7 SWF shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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