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A9 FBE

2007 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,648 mi
Last recorded123,648 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW X591,059 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 FBE
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 123,648 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edges

Play in steering rack inner joints

Tyre worn close to the legal limit NSF & OSF (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 114,007 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 109,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Feb 2015 109,315 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2014 105,072 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 105,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

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

rear seat base requires adjustment or repair

Pass 4 Apr 2013 92,975 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2013 92,975 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 86,331 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 86,331 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 70,393 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 50,023 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 50,023 miles

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

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

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

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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A9 FBE is a 2007 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 A9 FBE, 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 A9 FBE registered?

A9 FBE is a 2007 BMW X5, first registered on 12 July 2007.

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