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X5 VLF

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

186,596 mi
Last recorded186,596 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX5 VLF
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 186,596 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Dec 2024 183,211 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 179,413 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 175,012 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front headlamps slightly deteriorated

Pass 19 Nov 2021 164,871 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Oct 2020 157,318 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 144,017 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 134,432 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 128,435 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 119,765 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 107,916 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 107,914 miles

Electronic parking brake control is located so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated from the driver's seat (3.1.3c)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,326 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

both offside tyres have nails in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2012 85,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 67,306 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 VLF is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 VLF, 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 VLF registered?

X5 VLF is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is X5 VLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for X5 VLF shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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