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LV07 BVJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,671 mi
Last recorded128,671 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV07 BVJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2024 128,671 miles

Exhaust system touching on cross member

Pass 20 Jan 2024 126,996 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2024 126,981 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Dec 2022 123,211 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Dec 2022 123,211 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jan 2022 117,586 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Jan 2022 117,578 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Dec 2020 112,845 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 107,549 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2019 105,294 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 96,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 93,443 miles

nearside and offside rear brake hoses deteriorated

offside front indicator and side repeater discoloured

offside front tyre close legal limit

play both front steering arms

Pass 19 Mar 2016 86,651 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to heavily perish at the base of the stem (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 80,216 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2015 80,216 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 73,409 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2013 66,306 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 56,414 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 45,287 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,113 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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LV07 BVJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LV07 BVJ, 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 LV07 BVJ registered?

LV07 BVJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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