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A4 OBT

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

216,047 mi
Last recorded216,047 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 OBT
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 216,047 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 213,617 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2024 213,409 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 211,193 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2022 207,860 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 204,443 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 200,169 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2018 196,446 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 190,889 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 168,027 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 150,286 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 131,447 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 117,169 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 103,502 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 92,404 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 89,664 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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A4 OBT is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A4 OBT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A4 OBT registered?

A4 OBT is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 June 2007.

Is A4 OBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 OBT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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