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A881 DUX

2007 BMW X5

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

190,358 mi
Last recorded190,358 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA881 DUX
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2025 190,358 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 184,380 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 177,334 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2022 171,260 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 164,291 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2019 158,358 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 148,555 miles

emissions to low to read

Pass 19 Dec 2017 134,592 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 121,591 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2016 121,591 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Fail 30 Nov 2016 124,547 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush thrust arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2015 99,655 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 99,655 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 82,434 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 82,430 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)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 65,521 miles

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 8 Jun 2012 45,432 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

front brake pads low

Pass 22 Jul 2011 37,953 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,673 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 27,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

rear brake pads on 2mm

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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A881 DUX is a 2007 BMW X5 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 A881 DUX, 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 A881 DUX registered?

A881 DUX is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 3 May 2007.

Is A881 DUX safe to buy?

The MOT history for A881 DUX shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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