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WEL 690

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,612 mi
Last recorded101,612 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWEL 690
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 101,612 miles

Both headlight lenses deteriorating to excess

Washer weak - to excess

Pass 31 Aug 2024 96,278 miles

Rear both slight paly anti roll bar links

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 24 Aug 2024 96,253 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear both slight paly anti roll bar links

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2023 88,867 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2023 88,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,004 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,004 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 75,815 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

t p m light on

Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,815 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both (3.5 (a))

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

t p m light on

Pass 29 Aug 2020 73,489 miles

Front headlight lens cracking

hand brake efficiency very low

Fail 29 Aug 2020 73,489 miles

Front headlight lens cracking

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

hand brake efficiency very low

Pass 9 Apr 2019 66,897 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 62,366 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 28 Mar 2018 62,366 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 60,224 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 9 May 2017 60,224 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 30 Mar 2016 55,696 miles

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 30 Mar 2016 55,694 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

engine covers fitted

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2015 46,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Feb 2015 46,774 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 40,628 miles

floor pan covers fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2012 34,714 miles

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

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 10 Dec 2012 34,714 miles

floor pan covers fitted

Pass 23 Nov 2011 28,468 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 20,443 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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WEL 690 is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WEL 690, 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 WEL 690 registered?

WEL 690 is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is WEL 690 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WEL 690 shows 25 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WEL 690 have outstanding finance?

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