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AJ57 EBC

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

258,208 mi
Last recorded258,208 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 EBC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2023 258,208 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

undertray fitted some items can not be seen

Pass 9 Mar 2022 147,532 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 146,005 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 146,005 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 143,466 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 143,457 miles

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 139,619 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 128,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At the flexi pip, also the heat shield is insecure (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 112,813 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 198,001 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 179,159 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 156,968 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 132,040 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 106,152 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,744 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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AJ57 EBC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

Across all 2007 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AJ57 EBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 5 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AJ57 EBC registered?

AJ57 EBC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 29 October 2007.

Is AJ57 EBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 EBC shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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