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SW07 RCU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,389 mi
Last recorded179,389 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW07 RCU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 179,389 miles

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))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 170,045 miles

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))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 160,591 miles

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))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 160,591 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 150,003 miles

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))

Fail 30 Nov 2021 149,962 miles

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))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 137,478 miles

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2020 137,478 miles

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))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 124,301 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 124,301 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 107,733 miles

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))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 86,335 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2017 86,335 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 79,936 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2015 73,448 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2015 73,448 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 65,458 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,522 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,865 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 48,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2011 48,546 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 35,080 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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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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What year was SW07 RCU registered?

SW07 RCU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 August 2007.

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