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X5 VGS

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

108,652 mi
Last recorded108,652 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2024 108,652 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 101,006 miles
Pass 21 May 2022 95,274 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 92,225 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2021 92,214 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 91,082 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2019 91,082 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 87,841 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 85,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undershields fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2017 85,227 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undershields fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 80,203 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

undershields fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 75,455 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2015 75,455 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 69,345 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Nearside front tyres worn on the tread shoulders

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside rear tyre has a cut within the tread area deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 20 Jun 2013 64,322 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

off side front tyre worn on edges

sheilds fitted

small cuts in front and rear tyres

Fail 20 Jun 2013 64,322 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 31 May 2012 59,297 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2011 50,308 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 50,308 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 41,102 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 VGS 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 70%.

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 X5 VGS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X5 VGS registered?

X5 VGS is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 5 May 2007.

Is X5 VGS safe to buy?

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