2007 BMW 5 Series · 33,094 MOT tests
2007 BMW 5 Series reliability
2007 BMW 5 Seriess fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 5 Series years (33,094 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- 30.1%
- first-time fail rate (all BMW 5 Seriess: 20.4%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 33% fewer
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- 151,690
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 16
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 33,094
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2007 against the years either side
- 2006 cars: 29% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does better)
- 2008 cars: 36% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2007 car does worse)
- Weak spot: wheels, 1.2% of tests fail here (51% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: body, chassis and structure, 81% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2007 car carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
Common problems
What fails on a 2007 BMW 5 Series
Fail rate by area
- Suspension11.7%
- Lights and electrics10.4%
- Tyres8%
- Brakes7.5%
- Steering4.5%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors3.7%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks2.6%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Track rod end ball joint excessively worn 3.09%
Worn steering ball joints can affect steering control and safety, so repair is needed before the car is driven.
Tyre tread below 1.6mm 2.9%
Tread below 1.6mm is illegal and reduces grip in wet conditions, so the tyre must be replaced.
Anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed 2.47%
A damaged dust cover lets dirt into the linkage joint, speeding wear and possibly needing a future repair.
Coil spring fractured or broken 2.29%
A broken coil spring can leave the car sitting low or unstable, so it must be replaced before driving.
Position lamp not working 2.25%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Tyre ply or cords exposed 2.17%
Exposed ply or cords can let the tyre fail suddenly, so the tyre must be replaced before the car is driven.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (17.22%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.67%) · Engine oil leak, not excessive (8.99%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (7.18%) · Flexible brake hose slightly deteriorated (5.54%) · Brake pads wearing thin (4.95%)
Other years
Every BMW 5 Series year
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2007 BMW 5 Series reliable?
2007 BMW 5 Seriess fail 30.1% of first MOT tests, 33% fewer MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 14 of 24 5 Series years (33,094 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2007 BMW 5 Series MOT?
Most often track rod end ball joint excessively worn (3.09% of tests), tyre tread below 1.6mm (2.9% of tests), anti-roll bar linkage dust cover unsealed (2.47% of tests).
How many miles should a 2007 BMW 5 Series have done?
At its MOT aged about 16, a typical 2007 BMW 5 Series shows 151,690 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2007 car?
A car first registered in 2007 carries a 56 plate (January–February 2007), or a 07 plate (March–August 2007), or a 57 plate (September–December 2007).
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