2007 · 17 years old at test · Diesel mostly

2007 BMW X5 MOT pass rate and common faults

3,171 MOT tests in 2024. 67.5% passed first time, compared with 56.9% for all cars the same age.

119Well above average
Passed first time67.5%
Failed or needed repairs32.5%
Typical mileage at test139,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 3,171 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Rear fog lamp: not working3.5%
  2. Position lamp: not working3.4%
  3. Coil spring: fractured or broken3.3%
  4. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn3.2%
  5. Tyres - condition: has ply or cords exposed3.1%
    148 marked dangerous
  6. Washers: provides insufficient washer liquid2.6%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.2%
  8. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm2.1%
    118 marked dangerous
  9. Joints: constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%
  10. Linkage ball joint dust cover: ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt2.0%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Lights & electrics24.1%
  2. Suspension16.6%
  3. Brakes10.1%
  4. Tyres8.3%
  5. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)7.3%
  6. Body & chassis3.5%
  7. Emissions & leaks2.6%
  8. Wheels2.0%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm22.6%
  2. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine18.4%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.7%
  4. Brake pads: less than 1.5 mm thick7.3%
  5. Suspension arms - ball joint: ball joint excessively worn7.1%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: rear fog lamp: not working. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2007 BMW X5?

In 2024, 67.5% of 2007 BMW X5 cars passed their MOT first time, across 3,171 tests. The average for all 17-year-old cars was 56.9%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2007 BMW X5?

The most common failure reasons were rear fog lamp: not working; position lamp: not working; coil spring: fractured or broken. The biggest problem area was lights & electrics.

Is the 2007 BMW X5 reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 119, which is well above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).