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X555 RMB

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

208,691 mi
Last recorded208,691 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX555 RMB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2024 208,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and floor covere3d in plastic trim

Fail 17 Oct 2024 208,691 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing stalk missing (7.1.2 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing 1 wheel bolt missing from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sills and floor covere3d in plastic trim

Pass 16 Nov 2023 201,580 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 197,265 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and also all ferrous suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Fail 27 Sep 2022 197,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam intermittent (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts brake pad warning light wire (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule x 2 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced and also all ferrous suspension arms corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

brake warning light on

exhaust emissions to clean to record

Pass 30 Sep 2021 118,748 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear 6 in total (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dsm cant detect any smoke

Fail 29 Sep 2021 188,727 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear 6 in total (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dsm cant detect any smoke

Pass 13 Oct 2020 182,143 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Fail 12 Oct 2020 182,126 miles

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower bumper damaged

Pass 2 Oct 2019 176,457 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front bumper has slight damage

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 165,052 miles

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose retaining clip missing

Fail 2 Oct 2018 165,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear brake hose retaining clip missing

Pass 28 Sep 2017 149,490 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 149,490 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,884 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Oct 2015 122,601 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2015 122,605 miles

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

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail bellows (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn smooth on inner edge

oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2014 106,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Oct 2014 106,606 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Oct 2013 91,628 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,028 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 64,592 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,695 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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X555 RMB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 X555 RMB, 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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X555 RMB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

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