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LS07 VBZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

164,115 mi
Last recorded164,115 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 VBZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 164,115 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 163,782 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 163,155 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

under covers fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2023 162,399 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 161,030 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2022 161,036 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 158,957 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 158,038 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

rear tyres cracking up slightly on sidewalls

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2019 156,791 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Fail 7 Jun 2019 156,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid also wipers not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 12 Jul 2018 155,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under covers fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2017 152,283 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 149,245 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 149,243 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 146,435 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 29 Jun 2015 146,435 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 19 Jun 2014 136,765 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 128,513 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 119,059 miles

front and rear brake pads low

Pass 8 Jun 2011 106,713 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 106,713 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 38,017 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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LS07 VBZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 LS07 VBZ, 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 LS07 VBZ registered?

LS07 VBZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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