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B20 THR

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

137,138 mi
Last recorded137,138 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB20 THR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2025 137,138 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 130,694 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 125,040 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 117,792 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 109,926 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 106,286 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 102,770 miles

Offside Rear Diff has slight seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2019 102,770 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Diff has slight seepage

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside + Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 98,856 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 97,487 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 95,163 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2015 87,788 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 85,224 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 2 Dec 2013 83,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,250 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 77,190 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

AIrbag warning light on

Pass 29 Mar 2011 70,395 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 60,251 miles

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on sidewall and tread

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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B20 THR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 B20 THR, 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 B20 THR registered?

B20 THR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is B20 THR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B20 THR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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