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SR07 AZZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

169,044 mi
Last recorded169,044 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR07 AZZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2026 169,044 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Apr 2025 166,428 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 159,993 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 159,990 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 Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 156,795 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rar both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2023 156,795 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted secure spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rar both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2022 150,066 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2021 146,011 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2021 146,011 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Apr 2020 138,523 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 133,195 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 122,145 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2017 119,821 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 117,559 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 117,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 116,500 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,152 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 116,142 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 108,121 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 107,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 96,369 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Damage to nearside sill, cover missing

Damage to offside rear door and rear wing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 20 Apr 2012 96,245 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pad warning light on

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Damage to nearside sill, cover missing

Damage to offside rear door and rear wing

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 76,763 miles

front and rear brake discs and pads in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,798 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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SR07 AZZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SR07 AZZ, 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 SR07 AZZ registered?

SR07 AZZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 August 2007.

Is SR07 AZZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR07 AZZ shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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