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FG07 BXY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

185,324 mi
Last recorded185,324 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 BXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 185,324 miles

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))

Pass 25 May 2018 163,719 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 145,139 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 145,139 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 139,891 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 124,594 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 111,184 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 111,184 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 99,171 miles

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)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 99,109 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2013 96,157 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2013 96,157 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 167,713 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 127,103 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 127,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,114 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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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.

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