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LM07 DTU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,348 mi
Last recorded128,348 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 DTU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 128,348 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2025 124,851 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2025 124,851 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 122,564 miles

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

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Nearside and offside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2024 122,535 miles

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

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

No smoke detected on smoke meter

Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess Nearside and offside (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2023 114,725 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

No acceleration detected on smoke test

Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,869 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2022 110,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 103,177 miles

Engine cover + Under trays

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 100,810 miles

Belly pan and undertrays cover majority of underside of vehicle

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Fail 28 Nov 2019 100,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Belly pan and undertrays cover majority of underside of vehicle

Both rear tyres worn smooth on inner edges

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre becoming worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2018 84,484 miles

Engine, Sill and Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 84,484 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring for braking components extremely deteriorated Wear sensor detached (4.11 (b) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine, Sill and Underside covers fitted unable to check all prescribed areas

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover missing (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 69,590 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2017 69,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside 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 15 Jul 2016 59,367 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2015 55,383 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 49,479 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 44,032 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 44,032 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 37,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 37,623 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 29,213 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 21,186 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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LM07 DTU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LM07 DTU, 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 LM07 DTU registered?

LM07 DTU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is LM07 DTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM07 DTU shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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