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LA56 VRR

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

192,569 mi
Last recorded192,569 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 VRR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2022 192,569 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 170,800 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2020 161,080 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 145,922 miles

underbody body covers fitted

Fail 10 Apr 2019 145,922 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody body covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 139,296 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 139,296 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 132,853 miles

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

Service light on

Fail 21 Apr 2017 132,853 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Both front tyres wearing on outer edge

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

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

Service light on

Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,951 miles

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Fail 22 Apr 2016 119,952 miles

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

Offside Rear Reverse light bulb not working

Offside Rear Tyre punctured

Pass 21 Apr 2015 111,103 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2015 111,103 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 103,089 miles

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 25 Apr 2014 103,004 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 96,029 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 96,023 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 90,282 miles

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 18 Jan 2011 82,916 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 82,916 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2009 70,369 miles

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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LA56 VRR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 LA56 VRR, 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 LA56 VRR registered?

LA56 VRR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 February 2007.

Is LA56 VRR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LA56 VRR shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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