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X500 HGS

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

185,168 mi
Last recorded185,168 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX500 HGS
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 185,168 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 176,983 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 165,392 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 156,087 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2021 145,839 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2021 145,741 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 127,122 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 118,501 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 108,518 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Jun 2016 99,118 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 86,007 miles

Emmisions not detected

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,530 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 40,730 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 40,726 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 28,161 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 28,160 miles

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

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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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X500 HGS is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X500 HGS, 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 X500 HGS registered?

X500 HGS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 8 November 2007.

Is X500 HGS safe to buy?

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