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X5 FBX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

179,161 mi
Last recorded179,161 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 FBX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 179,161 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2026 179,161 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 169,996 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2024 165,995 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 162,988 miles

undertrays fitted not allowing inspection some items

Pass 2 Aug 2022 159,835 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2021 155,167 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 151,077 miles

Lower effort- nearside parking brake

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split but still prevents ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rears; and inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,019 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 138,795 miles

Lower effort- offside parking brake

Pass 1 Aug 2017 131,862 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 117,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 87,698 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 69,424 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 55,324 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 38,710 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 19,282 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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X5 FBX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying X5 FBX, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was X5 FBX registered?

X5 FBX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is X5 FBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 FBX shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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