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NB07 VGD

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,888 mi
Last recorded125,888 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNB07 VGD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 125,888 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2025 125,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2024 120,116 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2023 110,582 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 103,682 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2022 103,682 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 96,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath vehicle

Fail 9 Jul 2021 96,103 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of underneath vehicle

Pass 4 Sep 2020 91,116 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2019 88,546 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 88,546 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2018 82,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Fail 9 Nov 2018 82,917 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 75,063 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 66,473 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 66,473 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 58,397 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 58,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 50,660 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 50,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 45,920 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 35,105 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2011 25,679 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 18,435 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NB07 VGD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NB07 VGD, 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 NB07 VGD registered?

NB07 VGD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 March 2007.

Is NB07 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for NB07 VGD shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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