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HV07 WBK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

207,342 mi
Last recorded207,342 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV07 WBK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 207,342 miles

Offside Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and nearside front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play and nearside upper forward and upper back (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside and nearside steering arms have slight play

steering rack noisy

Fail 11 Feb 2022 207,013 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn nearside rear tie rod arm (upper back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn offside rear tie rod arm (upper forward arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play nearside rear tie rod arm (upper forward) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play offside rear tie rod arm (upper back arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside lower forward arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

steering rack noisy

Pass 18 Jan 2021 204,279 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jan 2021 204,279 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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 194,193 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 170,714 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 170,714 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 150,210 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 132,772 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 132,772 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured two places (4.2.B.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jan 2014 117,183 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 108,673 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 90,316 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 90,316 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 26 Jan 2011 71,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jan 2010 55,713 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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HV07 WBK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 HV07 WBK, 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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What year was HV07 WBK registered?

HV07 WBK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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