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MV07 HRO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,055 mi
Last recorded164,055 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV07 HRO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 164,055 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2023 161,801 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2022 155,776 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2021 149,323 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 133,111 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 123,804 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 117,517 miles

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

Front disc worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 117,517 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Front disc worn

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,736 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil low

Pass 14 Mar 2015 100,661 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc slightly worn

headlight slightly not matching colour (n/s headlight bulb slightly deteriorated)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc worn

rough noise when clutch pedal depress

Fail 14 Mar 2014 90,880 miles

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front disc worn

rough noise when clutch pedal depress

Fail 18 Mar 2013 85,642 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 85,642 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,682 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 70,064 miles

damage to windscreen

oil leaking on undertray

rear pads getting low

slight lip on front discs

tape on window switches

Pass 18 Mar 2010 60,017 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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MV07 HRO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MV07 HRO, 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 MV07 HRO registered?

MV07 HRO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is MV07 HRO safe to buy?

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