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MT07 GKZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

164,725 mi
Last recorded164,725 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 GKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 164,725 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2023 161,221 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 156,733 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 153,334 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 147,270 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2020 147,122 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 142,835 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 135,589 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 134,985 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2017 129,324 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 122,129 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 114,588 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 114,588 miles

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

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

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

windscreen damaged outside swept area......

Pass 16 Jul 2014 106,011 miles
Pass 19 May 2013 93,507 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 83,091 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 73,147 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 63,864 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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MT07 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 MT07 GKZ, 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 MT07 GKZ registered?

MT07 GKZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 May 2007.

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