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F3 ABU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,052 mi
Last recorded110,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF3 ABU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 110,052 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2022 106,874 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

undertray fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,014 miles

Front bumper damaged

Nearside Front wheel damaged

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

Nearside Rear wheel damaged

Offside Front wheel damaged

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

engine under tray damaged

windows tinted

Pass 1 Feb 2020 105,128 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2019 97,314 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 97,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid light kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid kit fitted o/s (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 81,281 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 72,217 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 61,196 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

child seats fitted

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under- trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wet when tested

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,922 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 45,295 miles

Drivers side front tyre perished.

Fail 6 Mar 2012 39,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,879 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 37,310 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 37,310 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 31,447 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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F3 ABU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 F3 ABU, 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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F3 ABU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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