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2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

194,653 mi
Last recorded194,653 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration9 MLP
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 194,653 miles

Electronic parking brake defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bent arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 190,744 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play straight one (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 185,168 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2023 176,188 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Dec 2021 168,028 miles

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

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

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2021 163,870 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 156,137 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see fully (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 143,070 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 143,070 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 133,552 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,235 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 112,238 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

both front lower front arm bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 5 Mar 2015 112,238 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front headlamp lenses deteriorated slightly

both front lower front arm bushes deteriorated slightly

Fail 24 Mar 2014 93,704 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,704 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,217 miles

offside front dipped beam appears dim

rear brake discs slighty worn

Pass 29 Nov 2012 73,045 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges.

Fail 24 Nov 2011 57,902 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,902 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 43,889 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,160 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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9 MLP is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 9 MLP, 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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9 MLP is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 7 September 2007.

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