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FG07 GSO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,989 mi
Last recorded164,989 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 GSO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 164,989 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 164,074 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 150,660 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 134,116 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy wear on inner edge and out of shape

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing out of shape

Fail 26 Mar 2019 131,775 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Bush debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Tyre also near limit and has bulge in outer sidewall. Dangerous (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Nearside Front Tyre has heavy wear on inner edge and out of shape

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge and wearing out of shape

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre near limit and wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tpms light on

Pass 4 Apr 2018 128,016 miles

All tyres wearing on edges

Front wheels buckled

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 128,016 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint Rear most arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

All tyres wearing on edges

Front wheels buckled

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 121,278 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 116,050 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2015 108,215 miles

front and rear brake discs lipped

Fail 31 Mar 2015 108,188 miles

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

front and rear brake discs lipped

Pass 18 Mar 2014 100,071 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Mar 2014 99,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 89,736 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2012 80,140 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 80,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 71,760 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 60,678 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2010 60,678 miles

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

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 GSO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 GSO, 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 GSO registered?

FG07 GSO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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