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GV07 NLF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

178,871 mi
Last recorded178,871 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV07 NLF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 178,871 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2025 178,871 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 167,911 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 158,711 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed Both (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2022 152,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 147,630 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2020 144,551 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 144,535 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 137,344 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 137,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Forward arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Window excessively tinted and visibility of an obligatory external mirror seriously affected (3.2 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view ALL (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 133,945 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2017 129,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Feb 2017 129,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing x 2 (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit + worn inner edge (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)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2016 120,285 miles

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and underbody trays fitted at time of test

items removed from screen prior to test

Fail 10 Feb 2016 120,223 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

engine cover and underbody trays fitted at time of test

items removed from screen prior to test

Pass 14 Feb 2015 107,120 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 98,816 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 87,187 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,234 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2010 47,723 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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GV07 NLF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GV07 NLF, 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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GV07 NLF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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