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ET07 SHZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

171,701 mi
Last recorded171,701 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 SHZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 171,701 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 164,600 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 164,470 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light on

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Oct 2016 155,970 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 145,596 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2015 145,596 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 132,673 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Oct 2014 132,673 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 114,156 miles

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Fail 22 Oct 2013 114,156 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nail in o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre low on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 100,071 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 99,861 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 88,392 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,767 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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ET07 SHZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET07 SHZ, 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 ET07 SHZ registered?

ET07 SHZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 August 2007.

Is ET07 SHZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 SHZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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