2007 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · VE07 LNK
2007 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 27 Apr 2007. Recorded mileage 124,437 miles. MOT expired on 27 Oct 2026.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 27 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 124,437 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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VE07 LNK Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/10/2025
- 124,437 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (11 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VE07 LNK 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 (VE07 LNK) between October 2023 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (11 issues), Steering (5 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn back arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
VE07 LNK Mileage History
- 20/10/2023114,831 mi
- 25/10/2023114,831 mi
- 16/10/2024119,388 mi+4,557 mi
- 17/10/2024119,392 mi+4 mi
- 17/10/2025124,437 mi+5,045 mi
Average of roughly 4,818 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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