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WG07 BYA

2007 BMW X5

Blue Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests29 (18 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate62.1%

Mileage

117,669 mi
Last recorded117,669 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 BYA
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

18 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 117,669 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2026 117,669 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 26 Mar 2025 112,351 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 112,337 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake performance unable to be tested excessive bind (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 Mar 2024 106,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Mar 2024 106,192 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2023 97,808 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2023 97,806 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Fail 13 Jan 2023 97,659 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 95,571 miles

Nearside Front Head lamp has slight water ingress and condensation but not affecting to main beam pattern

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Head lamp has slight water ingress and condensation but not affecting to main beam pattern

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak around engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tail lamp has slightly crack but not Showing white light to rear

Pass 29 Jan 2021 93,360 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Nov 2019 92,244 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 18 Dec 2018 91,384 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 91,384 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface SHARP EDGE (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

nsf tyre slighty worn on edge

Pass 22 Dec 2017 90,452 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2017 90,450 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2016 88,928 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 75,560 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 75,559 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 56,995 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 55,397 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,715 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Jul 2013 52,715 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jul 2012 50,204 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2012 50,204 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 45,510 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 43,826 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)

Fail 5 May 2011 43,826 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 7 Jun 2010 33,465 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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WG07 BYA is a 2007 BMW X5 in Blue with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.1%.

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 WG07 BYA, 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 WG07 BYA registered?

WG07 BYA is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 4 May 2007.

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