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GX56 EHL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Aug 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

132,623 mi
Last recorded132,623 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX56 EHL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 132,623 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 131,914 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2023 130,129 miles

Both sides parking brakes do not lock off and have slightly low effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Aug 2023 130,128 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))

Both sides parking brakes do not lock off and have slightly low effort

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 119,128 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2021 119,097 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (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))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 114,610 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 108,077 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 99,225 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 92,838 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 81,666 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,744 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges!

n/s/r tyre worn badly inner edge!

Pass 19 Jul 2013 71,275 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Fail 19 Jul 2013 71,272 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGES

Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,162 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2011 65,316 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2011 60,164 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2010 50,624 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 22 Jan 2010 50,618 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear 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)

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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GX56 EHL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 GX56 EHL, 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 GX56 EHL registered?

GX56 EHL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2007.

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