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G4 VUV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,011 mi
Last recorded154,011 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 VUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 154,011 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 138,207 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2023 136,465 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2022 127,262 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 127,262 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 114,897 miles

Coil spring corroded offside rear lower. nearside rear upper (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 106,261 miles

Covers not allowing full inspection

Pass 11 Dec 2019 101,554 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 98,168 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 98,090 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 93,074 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 88,653 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2015 83,851 miles

Nearside Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Inner Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 78,918 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,939 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 45,578 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 34,625 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 23,979 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 23,979 miles

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

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

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

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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G4 VUV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 G4 VUV, 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 G4 VUV registered?

G4 VUV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 September 2007.

Is G4 VUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for G4 VUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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