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GR56 DCF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,780 mi
Last recorded118,780 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR56 DCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2020 118,780 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2019 109,105 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 104,113 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,645 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 95,604 miles

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

T.P.M.S. showing a fault

Fail 20 Feb 2017 95,591 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

T.P.M.S. showing a fault

Pass 4 Feb 2016 91,890 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on sidewalls

Offside Rear tyre slightly wearing on inner edge

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,324 miles

front brake pads wearing low

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 82,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

emissions too clean to register

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

tyre pressure light on

Pass 21 Nov 2012 71,748 miles

plastic body sill covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions too clean to register

Pass 28 Apr 2011 58,855 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 49,098 miles

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

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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GR56 DCF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 GR56 DCF, 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 GR56 DCF registered?

GR56 DCF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 February 2007.

Is GR56 DCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GR56 DCF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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