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HT07 CTF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

170,650 mi
Last recorded170,650 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT07 CTF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2020 170,650 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 167,280 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

front and rear tyres are of different sizes (19/18 inch)

Pass 5 Mar 2018 162,638 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 162,629 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2017 153,028 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 153,026 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 141,096 miles

all 4 tyres wearing on shoulders

Pass 12 Dec 2014 127,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emisions to low to register.

Pass 28 Dec 2013 123,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too clean

Fail 28 Dec 2013 123,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission too clean

Pass 2 Jan 2013 120,076 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 104,020 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2011 104,020 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2010 72,348 miles

There are small cuts in the tread of both front tyres and the N/S/R There is a nail in the tread of the O/S/R tyre.

Fail 25 Sep 2010 70,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

There are small cuts in the tread of both front tyres and the N/S/R There is a nail in the tread of the O/S/R tyre.

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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HT07 CTF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HT07 CTF, 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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HT07 CTF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 August 2007.

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