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SA07 MFX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,539 mi
Last recorded154,539 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA07 MFX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 154,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 154,523 miles

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

slight movement at o/s/r lower rose joint bush

under trays fitted

Fail 4 Apr 2016 154,523 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint rearmost arm (2.5.B.1a)

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

slight movement at o/s/r lower rose joint bush

under trays fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2015 146,947 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 133,649 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 114,191 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 94,228 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 80,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 61,991 miles

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

front brake discs light wear.

Fail 15 Mar 2010 61,988 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all brake discs light wear.

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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SA07 MFX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SA07 MFX, 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 SA07 MFX registered?

SA07 MFX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2007.

Is SA07 MFX safe to buy?

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