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X55 AMU

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

117,727 mi
Last recorded117,727 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 AMU
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 117,727 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 14 Apr 2026 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 115,694 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 113,673 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2023 110,795 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 109,129 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2021 107,083 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 103,772 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 100,229 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 97,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 94,433 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 89,667 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 76,492 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 76,489 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

objects removed from drivers view

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 62,482 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Nov 2012 50,519 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 36,214 miles

emissions did not register

pos front inner brake pads getting low

Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,536 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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X55 AMU is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 X55 AMU, 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 X55 AMU registered?

X55 AMU is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is X55 AMU safe to buy?

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