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N50 SWC

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,454 mi
Last recorded130,454 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN50 SWC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2021 130,454 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 126,188 miles

Small chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,716 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 116,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 97,552 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Sep 2018 97,552 miles

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

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,524 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 96,244 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2014 92,287 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 87,892 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Nov 2012 82,077 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 71,776 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 71,775 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 59,623 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 59,623 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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N50 SWC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel 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 N50 SWC, 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

How do I check the history of N50 SWC?

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What year was N50 SWC registered?

N50 SWC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is N50 SWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for N50 SWC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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