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N8 PUV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

227,182 mi
Last recorded227,182 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN8 PUV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 227,182 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 221,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 216,014 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 203,101 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2021 189,891 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 181,406 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2020 181,404 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 177,631 miles

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

engine cover and under trays unable to carry out full inspection

Pass 5 Jul 2018 164,738 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 164,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 149,014 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 134,608 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 123,093 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 109,660 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 99,052 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 99,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 82,190 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 65,601 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 3 Sep 2010 45,880 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)

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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N8 PUV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 N8 PUV, 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 N8 PUV registered?

N8 PUV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2007.

Is N8 PUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for N8 PUV shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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