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X55 OAR

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

149,114 mi
Last recorded149,114 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 OAR
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 149,114 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2025 130,549 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened both slight play (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2024 119,486 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 115,448 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2022 111,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Fail 7 Mar 2022 111,652 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 19 Feb 2021 108,410 miles

Minor oil leak

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 11 Mar 2020 105,032 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished

Fail 11 Mar 2020 105,032 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit and heavily perished

Pass 15 Mar 2019 98,197 miles

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2018 91,690 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 91,690 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 85,671 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,951 miles

Nearside Rear inner light dim

Offside Rear inner light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2016 75,529 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

engine covers/under-trays fitted

lean burn no emission readings

Fail 25 Jan 2016 75,529 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge and perished

engine covers/under-trays fitted

lean burn no emission readings

Pass 4 Feb 2015 62,748 miles

DPF Fitted - Emissions too clean for reading

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2014 59,981 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 56,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 52,333 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 52,333 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 47,174 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,407 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 OAR is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 OAR, 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 OAR registered?

X55 OAR is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is X55 OAR safe to buy?

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