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GJ07 WFO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

132,742 mi
Last recorded132,742 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ07 WFO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2019 132,742 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 23 Oct 2018 125,373 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 123,295 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 123,295 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2017 111,517 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 100,973 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 90,347 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 90,347 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 74,941 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2014 74,941 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 52,111 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 52,111 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 6 Jul 2012 42,029 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 42,029 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 36,433 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 31,526 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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GJ07 WFO 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 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 GJ07 WFO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GJ07 WFO registered?

GJ07 WFO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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The MOT history for GJ07 WFO shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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