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LC07 MDU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

262,085 mi
Last recorded262,085 miles
Recorded on6 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 MDU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 May 2026 262,085 miles

Front tyres both worn low and wearing on inner shoulders uneven.

Offside Rear upper, rear, rear ball joint has play.

Pass 7 May 2025 240,319 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 218,206 miles
Pass 6 May 2023 196,845 miles
Pass 6 May 2022 180,296 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2021 170,963 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2021 170,963 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 166,744 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2020 166,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2019 141,083 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 111,611 miles

Front tyres both worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth on very inner.

Pass 12 May 2017 88,300 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 80,748 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 72,031 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 63,463 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 54,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jun 2013 54,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2012 64,700 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,805 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 38,559 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 29,538 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 MDU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MDU, 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 MDU registered?

LC07 MDU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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