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LC07 HWX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

177,012 mi
Last recorded177,012 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 HWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 177,012 miles

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Aug 2024 177,012 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 168,531 miles

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

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

hazard lights have a different flash rate compared to indicators

side repeaters stay on when not indicating and extinguish when lights are turned off

Fail 17 Jul 2023 168,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

hazard lights have a different flash rate compared to indicators

side repeaters stay on when not indicating and extinguish when lights are turned off

Pass 24 Jun 2022 162,996 miles

fluid leak near side front

hand brake only just made the limit

Fail 24 Jun 2022 163,996 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

fluid leak near side front

hand brake only just made the limit

Pass 22 May 2021 156,354 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2020 151,348 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 138,849 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2018 132,104 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 May 2018 132,104 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 May 2017 129,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Upper dust cover (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 14 May 2016 126,991 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both front brake discs corroding

both front tyres worn inner & outer edges on wear indicators & outer edges bald

child seat fitted n/s/r visual inspection of an adult seat belt only

n/s/r brake disc corroding

o/s/r brake disc corroding & wearing thin

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components

Pass 23 May 2015 111,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 May 2014 103,891 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 May 2013 97,466 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edge

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 88,971 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 80,371 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 69,583 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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LC07 HWX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 LC07 HWX, 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 LC07 HWX registered?

LC07 HWX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 May 2007.

Is LC07 HWX safe to buy?

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