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X5 SWG

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,371 mi
Last recorded147,371 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 SWG
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 147,371 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 136,789 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Jan 2024 131,512 miles

Both headlamps cleaning devises damaged/missing/not functioning

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

Fail 19 Jan 2024 131,199 miles

Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a system malfunction (2.6 (a))

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

4x4 warning lamp illuminated indicating a fault(s)

Both headlamps cleaning devises damaged/missing/not functioning

Nearside Rear Tyre wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Excessive tyre wear on inner edge

Pass 24 Jan 2023 123,310 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has had a repair on outer shoulder

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

Fail 24 Jan 2023 123,310 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre Has had a repair on outer shoulder

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

Pass 21 Jan 2022 114,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2022 114,419 miles

Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 93,937 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (rear arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 80,915 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 75,442 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 68,281 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 64,699 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 61,539 miles

Front and rear brake pads low

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Jun 2015 61,537 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Front and rear brake pads low

O/S/F tyre wearing on inner and outer edge

Pass 31 May 2014 57,299 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 52,218 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 45,300 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2011 36,341 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 25,781 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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X5 SWG is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 X5 SWG, 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 X5 SWG registered?

X5 SWG is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is X5 SWG safe to buy?

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