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AR03 MCL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,332 mi
Last recorded189,332 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR03 MCL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2022 189,332 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2021 181,391 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2021 181,259 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 162,132 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 162,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 146,330 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,518 miles

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

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wiper arm has movement on swivel joint

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 107,588 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of components

Pass 3 Feb 2015 94,151 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 85,107 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 76,723 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 76,723 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,709 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 60,750 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 60,750 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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AR03 MCL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 AR03 MCL, 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 AR03 MCL registered?

AR03 MCL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is AR03 MCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for AR03 MCL shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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