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SV07 NMR

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,389 mi
Last recorded146,389 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV07 NMR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 146,389 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2025 145,432 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides n/s o/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2025 145,432 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides n/s o/s fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 145,332 miles

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Mar 2024 145,332 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2023
Fail 29 Mar 2023

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2022 133,695 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,738 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2021 130,738 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2019 120,505 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,585 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 107,645 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake pads are getting low.

Front windscreen wipers are in poor condition, slight smear.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM 245/40R18Y (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre is getting low on tread, worn to 3mm 245/40R18Y

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6MM 245/40R18Y (4.1.E.1)

engine management light is on, may require attention.

undertrays fitted obscuring the view to some of the underbody components.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 100,693 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Jul 2014 95,291 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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 23 Jul 2014 95,291 miles

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

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 26 Mar 2013 86,334 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 69,952 miles

tested wet no smoke shown

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,931 miles

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

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

os & ns front tyres worn on edges.

Pass 18 Mar 2010 43,383 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear 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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SV07 NMR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SV07 NMR, 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 SV07 NMR registered?

SV07 NMR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is SV07 NMR safe to buy?

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