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ASZ 1140

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,269 mi
Last recorded100,269 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationASZ 1140
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 100,269 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2025 98,667 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2024 97,286 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2024 97,245 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 93,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2022 89,709 miles
Pass 9 May 2021 87,712 miles
Fail 3 May 2021
Pass 3 May 2019 80,712 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 75,143 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 66,769 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover stopping full view in engine bay and under car

Fail 12 May 2017 66,768 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking leaking from engine compartment (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine cover stopping full view in engine bay and under car

Pass 17 May 2016 50,032 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 50,031 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 44,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 11 Jun 2015 44,656 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jun 2014 41,616 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 37,119 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 30,261 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,736 miles

n/s/r tyre slight damage side wall

o/s/r tyre nail close to side wall

Fail 10 Apr 2012 29,736 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r tyre slight damage side wall

o/s/r tyre nail close to side wall

Pass 3 Mar 2011 28,425 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 28,424 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,664 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 24,664 miles

Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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ASZ 1140 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ASZ 1140, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ASZ 1140 registered?

ASZ 1140 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is ASZ 1140 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ASZ 1140 shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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