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GV57 BVP

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

236,595 mi
Last recorded236,595 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 BVP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 236,595 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 236,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 199,334 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 174,777 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 152,362 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2014 140,208 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 97,892 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 97,744 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 61,422 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 58,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 35,096 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,825 miles

N/S/F tyre has heavy wear on edges

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 16,825 miles

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

Cracking and perishing to all tyres except the O/S/F

N/S/F tyre has heavy wear on edges

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

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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GV57 BVP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV57 BVP, 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 GV57 BVP registered?

GV57 BVP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

Is GV57 BVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV57 BVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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