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AE07 UBF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

160,199 mi
Last recorded160,199 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE07 UBF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 160,199 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Sep 2025 160,199 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed excess wear on inner / deep cut , cords showing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 156,749 miles

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 30 Aug 2024 156,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 152,109 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Aug 2023 152,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cords exposed on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front arm inner Bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 147,608 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 142,660 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 20 Aug 2021 142,379 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating a red lamp. (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp operating a red lamp. (4.4.3 (b))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. (5.2.3 (e))

air horns fitted emitting a continuous tone.

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

Pass 2 Sep 2020 139,747 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 20 Aug 2020 139,617 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,345 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 135,345 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 29 Aug 2019 135,331 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 30 Apr 2018 124,860 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 124,784 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 27 Jan 2017 114,029 miles

engine bay components obscuring testable items.

undertrays fitted obscuring testable items.

Pass 12 Jan 2016 107,320 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2015 107,036 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm canvas exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2015 94,360 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 81,987 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 68,691 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 60,825 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,461 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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AE07 UBF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AE07 UBF, 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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AE07 UBF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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