2007 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · NM07 FAO
2007 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 193,647 miles. MOT expired on 09 Apr 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Newcastle
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Apr 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 193,647 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NM07 FAO Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 10/04/2026
- 193,647 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NM07 FAO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (NM07 FAO) between April 2024 and April 2026.
The record contains 2 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 10 April 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
NM07 FAO Mileage History
- 09/04/2024177,157 mi
- 10/04/2024177,157 mi
- 07/04/2025185,575 mi+8,418 mi
- 09/04/2025185,583 mi+8 mi
- 10/04/2026193,647 mi+8,064 mi
Average of roughly 8,241 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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