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2007 BMW 5 SERIES
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- Registration OV07YAJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 06 Oct 2026
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 204,516 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
7 Oct 2024
Pass
Mileage: 201,267 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
3 Oct 2024
Fail
Mileage: 201,266 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) Dangerous
- Road wheel fixing missing all wheel x1 (5.2.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
10 Sep 2024
Fail
Mileage: 201,263 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
29 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 199,805 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Pass
Mileage: 190,526 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 190,526 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
18 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 181,043 MI
Expiry date: 17 Nov 2021 29 Jun 202611 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 175,994 MI
Expiry date: 10 Jan 2021 29 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 167,436 MI
Expiry date: 2 Jan 2020 29 Jun 20263 Jan 2019
Fail
Mileage: 167,436 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged worn through cords & metal plys (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements front damaged & deteriorated (0.1 (d)) Repair immediately
4 Dec 2017
Pass
Mileage: 159,288 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine & underside covers fitted
- front numberplate deteriorated close to limit
29 Dec 2016
Pass
Mileage: 147,503 MI
Expiry date: 28 Dec 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- offside rear tyre near limit
10 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 131,226 MI
Expiry date: 9 Dec 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- front tyres, edges
31 Dec 2013
Pass
Mileage: 97,978 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 84,425 MI
Expiry date: 14 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
14 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 84,425 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Advisory notice item(s)
- 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)
- Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
22 May 2012
Pass
Mileage: 77,754 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
21 May 2012
Fail
Mileage: 77,754 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
19 May 2011
Pass
Mileage: 61,970 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
13 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 46,301 MI
Expiry date: 22 May 2011 29 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV07YAJ was registered on 2007-05-22
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