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SH56 UXE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,013 mi
Last recorded74,013 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH56 UXE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 74,013 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 71,323 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2023 68,688 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2022 66,831 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2022 66,831 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 62,740 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 58,697 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 58,697 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 53,897 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 53,897 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 47,229 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 47,229 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 29 Jan 2013 40,874 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 35,529 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,434 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 30,434 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Both front tyres wearing on inner edge close to legal limit

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 24,140 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 24,139 miles

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

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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SH56 UXE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SH56 UXE, 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 SH56 UXE?

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What year was SH56 UXE registered?

SH56 UXE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 January 2007.

Is SH56 UXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH56 UXE shows 18 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.

Does SH56 UXE have outstanding finance?

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