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XIL 3516

2007 BMW 5 Series

Green Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,437 mi
Last recorded89,437 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXIL 3516
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 89,437 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2024 87,363 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 85,420 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,924 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 80,148 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 6 Oct 2020 75,770 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 72,564 miles

Central Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 69,337 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 65,392 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2016 59,928 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 54,088 miles

oil leak from rear diff back plate

Fail 20 Nov 2014 48,402 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 48,402 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 42,908 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 37,446 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 30,972 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 23,389 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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XIL 3516 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,996cc petrol 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 XIL 3516, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of XIL 3516?

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What year was XIL 3516 registered?

XIL 3516 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2007.

Is XIL 3516 safe to buy?

The MOT history for XIL 3516 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.

Does XIL 3516 have outstanding finance?

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