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AJ57 VYK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

219,416 mi
Last recorded219,416 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ57 VYK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 219,416 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 196,479 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2016 196,479 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2015 173,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 173,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 147,264 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 122,590 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 100,509 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2012 100,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 76,198 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 68,143 miles

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 VYK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VYK, 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 VYK registered?

AJ57 VYK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 November 2007.

Is AJ57 VYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ57 VYK shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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