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LT07 VRM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2023
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

219,832 mi
Last recorded219,832 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT07 VRM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 219,832 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2022 219,832 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 190,877 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 175,526 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides. (3.4 (b) (i))

engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 24 Mar 2018 170,693 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 159,027 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,804 miles

under tray cover fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 136,775 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 125,624 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 119,013 miles

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt clip damaged

Fail 24 Mar 2012 106,929 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Mar 2012 106,929 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 48,030 miles

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

nearside rear tyre hs a cut on outer sidewall but not deep enough to rear ply or cords

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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LT07 VRM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LT07 VRM, 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 LT07 VRM registered?

LT07 VRM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 March 2007.

Is LT07 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT07 VRM shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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