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X5 VGN

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

191,555 mi
Last recorded191,555 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VGN
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2025 191,555 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 179,957 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2023 169,158 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 157,870 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 147,688 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 139,668 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2019 131,972 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 126,176 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 126,176 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 125,099 miles

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 125,074 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 108,126 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Jul 2015 104,758 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 96,051 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013
Fail 13 Jun 2013 81,957 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 64,767 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 53,688 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 35,298 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 35,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 34,408 miles

Oil leak

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 VGN is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

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

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