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2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2926cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,656 mi
Last recorded129,656 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration42 GC
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,926cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 129,656 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side, also headlamp pattern slightly weak (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 128,223 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

TPMS light on

Pass 7 Oct 2023 126,896 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2023 126,896 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side as marked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 124,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Sep 2022 124,408 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 119,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 114,125 miles

Nearside headlamp lens scratched

Offside headlamp lens scratched

stone chip damage in zone a of windscreen

Pass 4 Sep 2019 106,426 miles

Nearside headlamp lens scratched

Offside headlamp lens scratched

Fail 3 Sep 2019 106,425 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside headlamp lens scratched

Offside headlamp lens scratched

Pass 10 Sep 2018 97,370 miles

Full engine & underbody covers fitted.

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge.

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,899 miles

Both rear tyres are bald on inner edge & o/s/r has a cut in tread .

Front exhaust clamp broken.

Full engine & under body covers fitted.

n/s/f tyre worn low on inner & outer edge.

o/s/f tyre worn low on outer edge.

Pass 4 Aug 2016 75,352 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

full engine & underbody covers fitted.

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre.

Fail 2 Aug 2016 75,352 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

full engine & underbody covers fitted.

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre.

Pass 5 May 2015 63,145 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damage to sidewalls both front tyres.

wiper blades req attention smearing & juddering.

Pass 7 May 2014 51,419 miles
Fail 1 May 2014 51,419 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 50,321 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

cuts on inner side walls o/s/f & n/s/f tyres

full engine & under body covers fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing low on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing low on outer edge

o/s/r tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 25 Oct 2011 45,221 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 44,736 miles

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

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

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

full engine & under body covers fitted/ both front tyres have side wall damage on inner face/

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,023 miles

slight damage both front wheel rims/slight side wall damage n/s/f o/s/f and n/s/r tyres / full engine and under body covers fitted

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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42 GC is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,926cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 42 GC, 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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42 GC is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 26 September 2007.

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