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FV07 XDL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

211,096 mi
Last recorded211,096 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 XDL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2025 211,096 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2023 197,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 184,187 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front flexi pipe deteriorated

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 inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2021 172,218 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 158,606 miles

Front flexy pipe damaged

Front windscreen damaged stone chip

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

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Pass 14 Jun 2019 133,412 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 123,536 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 123,536 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 114,564 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,675 miles

rear tyres inner edges worn

Fail 23 Jun 2016 99,210 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear tyres inner edges worn

Pass 18 Jun 2015 86,228 miles

emissions too clean to be detected

nsf tyre slight cut

Pass 20 Jun 2014 80,709 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 72,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 58,976 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 42,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

n/s/f tyre damaged on outer wall.

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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FV07 XDL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 FV07 XDL, 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 FV07 XDL registered?

FV07 XDL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 May 2007.

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