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N2 TML

2007 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

146,996 mi
Last recorded146,996 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN2 TML
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 146,996 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort is lower than would be expected

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 143,967 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side front fog light insecure

off side rear seat belt stalk difficult to operate

slight play in off side steering rack

Fail 2 Mar 2020 143,967 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50x17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

near side front fog light insecure

off side rear seat belt stalk difficult to operate

slight play in off side steering rack

Pass 28 Mar 2019 137,081 miles

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack on off side

Fail 28 Mar 2019 137,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50x17 run flat (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in steering rack on off side

Pass 29 Jan 2018 116,595 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2018 116,595 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 105,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50x17 run flat (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 86,452 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight leak on n/s/f shocker

Pass 13 Sep 2014 60,244 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 34,042 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 34,042 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 23,631 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 20,200 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 16,750 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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N2 TML is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 N2 TML, 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 N2 TML registered?

N2 TML is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 November 2007.

Is N2 TML safe to buy?

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