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WU07 EWP

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,972 mi
Last recorded197,972 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU07 EWP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 197,972 miles

Front Engine/gearbox under tray not fully secure, But not likely to become detached.

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges showing signs of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres showing signs of advanced wear on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 197,310 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both hoses to brake callipers excessively cracked. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both washers not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge tyre size 245/35 ZR19 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Engine/gearbox under tray not fully secure, But not likely to become detached.

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight play in lower ball joints. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Edges showing signs of wear. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres showing signs of advanced wear on the inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 178,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2021 158,853 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,475 miles

engine cover fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2019 130,051 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2018 124,790 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 116,228 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 30 Jan 2017 116,228 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 98,361 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2016 98,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 84,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offsidide rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

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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WU07 EWP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 WU07 EWP, 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 WU07 EWP registered?

WU07 EWP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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