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WR07 GYX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

184,813 mi
Last recorded184,813 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 GYX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2024 184,813 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

vehicle presented with only front seats used as a van

Fail 4 Apr 2024 184,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all four tyres wearing on edges

engine covers and undertrays fitted

vehicle presented with only front seats used as a van

Pass 27 Apr 2022 175,977 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 8 Apr 2021 164,965 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated flexi

Fail 8 Apr 2021 164,965 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside wing mirror glass damaged

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

exhaust deteriorated flexi

Pass 30 Dec 2019 157,424 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges and structure breaking up slightly

exhaust flexible section outer banding broken away at front

nearside and offside side repeater colour deteriorating

nearside front brake wear indicator not located in brake pad

nearside front tyre valve deteriorating

nearside rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 May 2018 140,367 miles
Fail 18 May 2018 140,359 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 16 May 2017 131,684 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 May 2017 131,674 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Outer BACK PLATE CATCHING DISC

Pass 9 May 2016 124,127 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 117,056 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 107,966 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight wear to front tyre edges

Pass 14 May 2013 100,671 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 92,370 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 82,461 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 78,492 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

all tyres worn close to legal limit

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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WR07 GYX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR07 GYX, 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 WR07 GYX registered?

WR07 GYX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2007.

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The MOT history for WR07 GYX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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