2007 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · WP07 UMJ
2007 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Jun 2007. Recorded mileage 99,262 miles. MOT status: Failed. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Bristol
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 99,262 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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WP07 UMJ Key Findings
- 1 MOT test recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/09/2022
- 99,262 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
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WP07 UMJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
1 MOT test are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (WP07 UMJ) between September 2022 and September 2022.
The record contains 0 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 17 September 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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