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X55 PYE

2007 BMW X5

Grey Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

136,267 mi
Last recorded136,267 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX55 PYE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 136,267 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 136,267 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 133,130 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2024 133,130 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached inner (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2023 131,996 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 128,635 miles

Nearside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Offside Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Both (3.2 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 124,248 miles

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 115,667 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

slight engine oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2019 115,667 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

slight engine oil leak

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,145 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2018 108,144 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Oct 2017 103,120 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 97,710 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement thrust arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 93,194 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 93,194 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 85,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges, no ply or cords exposed

Pass 7 Nov 2013 77,247 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 68,804 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre has a cut not deep enough to expose the cords

Pass 4 Apr 2012 55,692 miles

Small cut in nearside rear tread pattern

Pass 30 Mar 2011 45,900 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 45,900 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 26 Apr 2010 36,995 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 35,632 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 PYE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 X55 PYE, 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 PYE registered?

X55 PYE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 23 May 2007.

Is X55 PYE safe to buy?

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