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AL51 ZAM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

183,240 mi
Last recorded183,240 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL51 ZAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2022 183,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 178,719 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2019 173,055 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 173,055 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 164,321 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 164,320 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 146,982 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 125,199 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 106,071 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2013 93,015 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,668 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)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 61,423 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 60,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,710 miles

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

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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AL51 ZAM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AL51 ZAM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AL51 ZAM registered?

AL51 ZAM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is AL51 ZAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AL51 ZAM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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