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MNZ 8785

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,004 mi
Last recorded171,004 miles
Recorded on12 May 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMNZ 8785
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2016 171,004 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

oil leak.

Fail 12 May 2016 171,004 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

oil leak.

Pass 8 May 2015 157,678 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 148,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Apr 2014 148,029 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2013 141,201 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 135,721 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 134,783 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 95,076 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 95,076 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 58,467 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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MNZ 8785 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 MNZ 8785, 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 MNZ 8785 registered?

MNZ 8785 is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is MNZ 8785 safe to buy?

The MOT history for MNZ 8785 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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