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GU07 CGX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,705 mi
Last recorded163,705 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU07 CGX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 163,705 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 153,948 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 142,772 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint front arm (2.4.G.2)

plastic covers fitted obscuring view of some testable items

Pass 18 Apr 2017 126,254 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 120,966 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2016 120,960 miles

Offside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 113,091 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 105,815 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 98,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2012 91,128 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2012

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,187 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 60,341 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 60,341 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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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GU07 CGX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GU07 CGX, 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 GU07 CGX registered?

GU07 CGX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is GU07 CGX safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU07 CGX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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