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XX51 BUB

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Oct 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

147,659 mi
Last recorded147,659 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXX51 BUB
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 147,659 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 140,692 miles

Front Lower both suspension arm have play in ball joints

Pass 24 Oct 2023 133,392 miles

both front lower suspension arm have play in ball joints

both rear tyres wearing close to designed wear limit

Pass 22 Oct 2022 125,577 miles

Offside front lower ball joint has slight

Pass 9 Oct 2021 116,963 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 110,392 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 110,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen washer jets (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 103,595 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 94,947 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 86,236 miles

Offside Front tyre on 2-3mil replace asap

Offside Rear tyre perished +worn low on inner shoulder replace asap

Pass 22 Sep 2016 79,431 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 69,966 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 61,654 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,906 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 46,124 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 36,499 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 29,087 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 29,087 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 26 Aug 2010 28,657 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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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XX51 BUB is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XX51 BUB, 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 XX51 BUB registered?

XX51 BUB is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is XX51 BUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for XX51 BUB shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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