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WP56 WTM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,487 mi
Last recorded165,487 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 WTM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 165,487 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 161,570 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 161,570 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 24 May 2021 153,763 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 151,149 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 144,133 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2019 144,133 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 136,537 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 124,764 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 123,890 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 112,110 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

crack on windscreen out of drivers view of the road

Pass 4 Mar 2015 94,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers slightly smearing screen

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm and worn on inner edge 225/40/R17 94W runflat

Pass 19 Feb 2014 85,342 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 78,127 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 78,071 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,516 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 50,892 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 50,752 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2010 37,875 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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WP56 WTM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WP56 WTM, 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 WP56 WTM registered?

WP56 WTM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is WP56 WTM safe to buy?

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