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GR07 VVK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

158,407 mi
Last recorded158,407 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 VVK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 158,407 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2023 158,405 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All rear (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 151,014 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2022 151,014 miles

Rear fog lamp not working o/s (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 138,823 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 129,533 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 26 Feb 2020 129,435 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured cracked (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 118,052 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 118,052 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 101,290 miles

Under tray fitted /Engine cover fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2017 96,271 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 88,558 miles

both front tyres worn uneven inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2015 80,169 miles

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

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

nearside front shock absorber wet ON LIMIT

Fail 24 Jun 2015 80,169 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front shock absorber wet ON LIMIT

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,142 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 63,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 52,975 miles

NSF jacking block missing

emissions too clean to measure

front and rear number plates faded slightly

Fail 20 Jul 2012 52,975 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

NSF jacking block missing

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)

emissions too clean to measure

front and rear number plates faded slightly

Pass 21 Jul 2011 44,427 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,427 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 33,953 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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GR07 VVK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GR07 VVK, 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 GR07 VVK registered?

GR07 VVK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 July 2007.

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The MOT history for GR07 VVK shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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