MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,324 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
full undertrays fitted obscuring underside components
n.s.f tyre worn low in tread
n.s.r tyre worn low in tread
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
full undertrays fitted obscuring underside components
n.s.f tyre worn low in tread
n.s.r tyre worn low in tread
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
An item not tested (Manual)
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front bumper insecure
Oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
tpms light on
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
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FG07 BXY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 FG07 BXY, 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 FG07 BXY registered?
FG07 BXY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.
Is FG07 BXY safe to buy?
The MOT history for FG07 BXY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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