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A12 PYL

2007 BMW X5

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

172,447 mi
Last recorded172,447 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 PYL
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 172,447 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))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 157,234 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,706 miles

((0.50))...P3,,,,16 YR OLD//MILS ETC ETC,,,315/35/20 X 2 REARS & 275/40/20 X 2 FRONTS,,

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 149,706 miles

((0.50))...P3,,,,16 YR OLD//MILS ETC ETC,,,315/35/20 X 2 REARS & 275/40/20 X 2 FRONTS,,

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 145,865 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear seat belt buckles below seat

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2021 142,727 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 139,525 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 139,525 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2019 135,625 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2019 135,625 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2018 132,846 miles

Nearside front tyre tread chafed

Nearside rear tyre perished on inner sidewall

Offside rear tyre close to limit

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

Pass 23 May 2017 131,431 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 May 2017 131,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 May 2016 129,591 miles

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

Fail 5 May 2016 129,591 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 118,883 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 104,280 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 15 Jan 2014 104,280 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2013 98,206 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2012 74,092 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 74,019 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 56,329 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 47,533 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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A12 PYL is a 2007 BMW X5 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 A12 PYL, 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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What year was A12 PYL registered?

A12 PYL is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 28 November 2007.

Is A12 PYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 PYL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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