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SK07 SBU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,699 mi
Last recorded131,699 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK07 SBU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 131,699 miles

n/s/f brake back plate insecure

Pass 9 Aug 2018 125,497 miles

n/s/f brake back plate insecure

Fail 7 Aug 2018 125,497 miles

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

n/s/f brake back plate insecure

Pass 16 Aug 2017 119,108 miles

Exhaust front pipe joint insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,991 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust front pipe joint insecure

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 110,963 miles

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 110,959 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Park brake efficiency only just met (18%)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 103,000 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 96,079 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 83,317 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 72,087 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 58,717 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 46,050 miles

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

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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SK07 SBU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SK07 SBU, 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 SK07 SBU registered?

SK07 SBU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 May 2007.

Is SK07 SBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SK07 SBU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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