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GL56XDS
2007 BMW 5 SERIES
Colour: Blue
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 2497cc
General Information
- Registration GL56XDS
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2497cc
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- Expires 28 Apr 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25
Total Tests
17
Passes
8
Failures
68%
Pass Rate
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54 Total Defects Recorded
29 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 281,057 MI
Expiry date: 28 Apr 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
29 Apr 2026
Fail
Mileage: 281,057 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Non obligatory mirror damaged both ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 270,063 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
16 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 270,063 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
- 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))
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
1 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 260,610 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2024 23 Jun 202617 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 244,509 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2023 23 Jun 202620 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 229,281 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2022 23 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 217,824 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2021 23 Jun 202612 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 217,824 MI
23 Jun 20265 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 206,939 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
5 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 206,939 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
29 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 206,671 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h)) Repair immediately
15 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 194,300 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2019 23 Jun 202616 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 184,451 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2018 23 Jun 202624 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 172,472 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- all brake discs worn
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 162,087 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
26 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 162,087 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Nov 2014
Pass
Mileage: 157,974 MI
Expiry date: 4 Nov 2015 23 Jun 20265 Nov 2014
Fail
Mileage: 157,972 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 149,773 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
30 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 139,240 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
4 Nov 2011
Pass
Mileage: 125,910 MI
Expiry date: 3 Nov 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
1 Nov 2011
Fail
Mileage: 125,910 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
30 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 109,865 MI
Expiry date: 29 Oct 2011 23 Jun 20269 Jan 2010
Pass
Mileage: 89,222 MI
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GL56XDS was registered on 2007-02-09
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