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MT56 LFW

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,802 mi
Last recorded154,802 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT56 LFW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2020 154,802 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 147,258 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 139,490 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

both front Inner rack joint has heavy play

Fail 8 Aug 2018 139,490 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested no oil..... (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front door damaged

both front Inner rack joint has heavy play

Pass 9 Aug 2017 129,673 miles

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

Fail 8 Aug 2017 129,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225-50-17 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Inner rack joint has slight play

Offside Front tyre wearing more on inner edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

exhaust flexi joint slightly damaged

Pass 19 Jan 2017 124,275 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 124,275 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 115,089 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2015 106,994 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 101,155 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2013 97,973 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 90,046 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 77,943 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 70,623 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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MT56 LFW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 MT56 LFW, 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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MT56 LFW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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