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SW07RCU
2007 BMW 5 SERIES
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1995cc
General Information
- Registration SW07RCU
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 5 SERIES
- Year 2007
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
15
Passes
7
Failures
68.18%
Pass Rate
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58 Total Defects Recorded
9 Dec 2024
Pass
Mileage: 179,389 MI
Expiry date: 8 Dec 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
28 Nov 2023
Pass
Mileage: 170,045 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom arm front lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
24 Nov 2022
Pass
Mileage: 160,591 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
23 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 160,591 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn excessive wear in n/s/r upper track control arm [arm front of hub] (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r lower wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r tyre worn close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2021
Pass
Mileage: 150,003 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
30 Nov 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,962 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi to centre pipe join (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested due to exhaust blow (8.2.2.2 (e)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm, rear bush at hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
7 Dec 2020
Pass
Mileage: 137,478 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine Oil Level On Minimum
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) (5.2.3 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/Splitting (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
4 Dec 2020
Fail
Mileage: 137,478 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D Bushes (Both Sides) (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Wrong Direction (5.2.3 (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe Clamp Loose (6.1.2 (a))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Engine Oil Level On Minimum
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking/Splitting (Both Sides) (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Bald Inner Edge (Close To Cords) (5.2.3 (e))
5 Dec 2019
Pass
Mileage: 124,301 MI
Expiry date: 4 Dec 2020 10 Jun 20264 Dec 2019
Fail
Mileage: 124,301 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
11 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 107,733 MI
Expiry date: 10 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Jun 2017
Pass
Mileage: 86,335 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2018 10 Jun 202613 Jun 2017
Fail
Mileage: 86,335 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
15 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 79,936 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
15 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 73,448 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 73,448 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
16 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 65,458 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2015 10 Jun 202625 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 62,522 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
29 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,865 MI
Expiry date: 28 Jun 2013 10 Jun 202627 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 48,546 MI
Expiry date: 26 Jun 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
25 Jun 2011
Fail
Mileage: 48,546 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
4 Jun 2010
Pass
Mileage: 35,080 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jun 2011 10 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!
SW07RCU was registered on 2007-08-28
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