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2007 BMW 5 SERIES
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- Registration OV07ZVA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Blue
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 2993cc
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- Expired 16 Dec 2021
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MOT History 19 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
17 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 297,475 MI
Expiry date: 16 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
16 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 297,475 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
8 Oct 2020
Fail
Mileage: 297,468 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Manifold Area, Manifold Possibly Cracked (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Rear Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Upper Coil Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer Ball joint Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Offside Inner Rack Joint at Risk of Detachment (2.3 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Engine/Gearbox and Rear Differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat Spot, Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Heavily on Edge(s) and 3mm Centre of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted Flat Spot, Inner (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn Considerably on Edge(s) of Tread (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Inner Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Fuel Flap Unable to be Opened at Time of Test
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Both Headlamp Lens's Slightly Deteriorated
- Bonnet Unable to Be Opened at Time of Test
- Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Mirror Glass Laminated, Reducing View to Rear (3.3 (b) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 278,342 MI
Expiry date: 8 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
9 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 278,342 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
8 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 258,862 MI
Expiry date: 7 Oct 2019 30 Jun 20262 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 258,862 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
3 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 239,711 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2018 30 Jun 20262 Oct 2017
Fail
Mileage: 239,655 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
3 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 220,443 MI
Expiry date: 2 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front inner worn smooth also small cut
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords
1 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 220,443 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front cut in tread not deep enough to reach cords
- Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front inner worn smooth also small cut
17 Aug 2015
Pass
Mileage: 196,449 MI
Expiry date: 16 Aug 2016 30 Jun 202612 Aug 2015
Fail
Mileage: 196,449 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
7 Aug 2014
Pass
Mileage: 175,212 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2015 30 Jun 202613 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 154,369 MI
Expiry date: 12 Aug 2014 30 Jun 202612 Aug 2013
Fail
Mileage: 154,369 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Rear An item not tested (Manual)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
24 Jul 2012
Pass
Mileage: 117,870 MI
Expiry date: 23 Jul 2013 30 Jun 202613 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 85,651 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jul 2012 30 Jun 202618 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 76,489 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jun 2011 30 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!
OV07ZVA was registered on 2007-05-29
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