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MW07 DFU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW07 DFU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 138,564 miles

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play, Replace Asap ()

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

Fail 11 Jan 2021 138,564 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fuel cap seal deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly wearing on outer edge

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Excessive play, Replace Asap ()

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2019 131,611 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2019 131,611 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 130,012 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 126,741 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 122,389 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 117,821 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)

n/s/f tyre 3mm ( legal min 1.6mm )

Fail 18 Jun 2015 117,821 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

n/s/f tyre 3mm ( legal min 1.6mm )

Pass 20 May 2014 108,861 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jun 2013 94,929 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2012 81,775 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside rear & nearside rear tyre tread low (2.5mm)

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 15 Jun 2011 70,981 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 55,170 miles

slight play in o/s steering rack.

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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MW07 DFU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 MW07 DFU, 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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MW07 DFU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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