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LC07 ZHM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jul 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

87,736 mi
Last recorded87,736 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC07 ZHM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 87,736 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad wear sensor wiring insecure/detached

under tray fitted. under vehicle - testable items cant be tested

Fail 6 Jul 2026 87,736 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Brake Pad wear sensor wiring insecure/detached

under tray fitted. under vehicle - testable items cant be tested

Pass 4 Jul 2025 80,011 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 74,110 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2023 69,033 miles
Pass 13 May 2022 63,736 miles
Pass 20 May 2021 58,861 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 May 2021 58,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 56,585 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both front tire's starting to crack

both rear wishbones forward bushes starting to perish

surface corrosion to rear differential

Pass 17 May 2019 50,856 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 46,172 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 41,334 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 36,686 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 31,544 miles

both front tyres worn low on outer edge

Pass 17 May 2014 27,330 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 22,596 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 19,148 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 15,790 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 12,227 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 ZHM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

LC07 ZHM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2007.

Is LC07 ZHM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC07 ZHM shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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