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FT07 OJF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2494cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

237,860 mi
Last recorded237,860 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 OJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,494cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 237,860 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2023 224,832 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 131,892 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2022 131,890 miles

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides inop (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive from rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 122,990 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 117,443 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 115,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 24 Jan 2019 115,501 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2018 112,978 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 107,112 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 107,099 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jan 2016 98,136 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 89,121 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 84,259 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 74,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 66,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 57,661 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2010 55,628 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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FT07 OJF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,494cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FT07 OJF, 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 FT07 OJF registered?

FT07 OJF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 July 2007.

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