MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,389 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive wear in n/s/r upper track control arm [arm front of hub] (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Engine Oil Level On Minimum
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/Splitting (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Direction (5.2.3 (i))
Engine Oil Level On Minimum
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/Splitting (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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SW07 RCU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 SW07 RCU, 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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SW07 RCU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 August 2007.
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