2007 BMW X5 · 14,080 MOT tests
2007 BMW X5 reliability
2007 BMW X5s fail 29.5% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 X5 years (14,080 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- 29.5%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW X5s: 19.9%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 35% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 134,453
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 14,080
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 18% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 38% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.7% of tests fail here (118% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: exhaust, emissions and leaks, 71% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW X5
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics13.8%
- Suspension11.8%
- Tyres6.4%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors6%
- Brakes6%
- Body, chassis and structure2.9%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Coil spring fractured or broken 3.08%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Windscreen washer fluid insufficient 2.98%
Washers are not supplying enough liquid, so the windscreen cannot be cleared properly, which is a safety issue.
Position lamp not working 2.92%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Rear fog lamp not working 2.92%
A failed rear fog lamp reduces visibility in fog and leaves you less visible to following traffic, so repair it.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.35%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Suspension ball joint excessively worn 2.3%
A worn ball joint can fail and cause loss of steering control, so it must be replaced promptly.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.22%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (13.38%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (7.26%) · Brake pads wearing thin (5.18%) · Suspension ball joint slight play (4.91%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (4.84%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW X5 reliable?
2007 BMW X5s fail 29.5% of first MOT tests, 35% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 13 of 21 X5 years (14,080 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW X5 MOT?
Most often coil spring fractured or broken (3.08% of tests), windscreen washer fluid insufficient (2.98% of tests), position lamp not working (2.92% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW X5 have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 BMW X5 shows 134,453 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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