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SG07 JBV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

117,679 mi
Last recorded117,679 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG07 JBV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 117,679 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2026 117,677 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 106,409 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2025 106,407 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Due to misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing 4 wheel nuts missing 1 from each wheel (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2024 95,798 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2022 89,800 miles

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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2022 89,799 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive 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))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 85,906 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 69,970 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 64,660 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 59,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Feb 2018 59,287 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 54,719 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 48,692 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 42,978 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,080 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 33,589 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 29,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 25,123 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 25,123 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 18,459 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 18,459 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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SG07 JBV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SG07 JBV, 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.

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What year was SG07 JBV registered?

SG07 JBV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 March 2007.

Is SG07 JBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG07 JBV shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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