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WP07 AEL

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

162,449 mi
Last recorded162,449 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 AEL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 162,449 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2024 159,144 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 159,144 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 Mar 2024 158,650 miles

Electronic parking brake control inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2023 149,177 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 139,968 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2020 138,324 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 136,153 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 129,807 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2018 129,612 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2018 127,394 miles

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

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 25 May 2016 113,074 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 105,232 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 96,668 miles

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 3 Jun 2014 96,668 miles

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

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 13 Feb 2014 91,517 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,096 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 60,540 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 60,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 38,346 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 29,856 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 29,856 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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WP07 AEL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,497cc 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 WP07 AEL, 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 WP07 AEL registered?

WP07 AEL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is WP07 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP07 AEL shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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