2007 BMW X5 4.8L Petrol · BX55 ADE

The vehicle’s most recent MOT on 2026‑01‑09 passed with 158 307 mi and recorded no defects, confirming current roadworthiness. The maintenance trend shows a mixed picture: recent tests are clean, yet earlier failures and recurring advisories indicate persistent wear. Oil leaks appear in 2025, 2024 and 2021; suspension ball‑joint play is noted in 2020 and 2019; brake‑related issues include a front‑brake binding failure in 2019, rear‑pad thinning in 2017 and 2016, and marginal parking‑brake efficiency through 2020 and 2019. The pattern suggests the car has been kept on the road but underlying components have required repeated attention. Mileage progression aligns with the vehicle’s age of roughly 19 years, averaging about 8 300 mi per year overall. The accumulation was steady up to 2024, with jumps of roughly 10 000 mi annually. From 2024 to 2025 the mileage rose only 3 053 mi, and from 2025 to 2026 it increased 3 241 mi, indicating a marked slowdown in usage. The longest interval between tests is 19 months (Jan 2025 to Jan 2026), a gap that reduces confidence in continuous monitoring and may reflect periods of inactivity or deferred servicing. A prospective buyer should inspect the front suspension for ball‑joint play, coil‑spring integrity and split bushes; examine the brake system for pad wear, disc condition, caliper binding and parking‑brake adjustment; check the oil system for leaks at the engine and gasket areas; verify the exhaust for minor gas escape; assess tyre condition for uneven wear, edge wear and structural tears; and review the under‑trays and engine covers for corrosion or improper fit. A professional pre‑purchase inspection is advisable to confirm that the recurring advisories have been fully resolved and that no hidden structural rust or suspension degradation compromises safety.