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APP 589J

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

154,366 mi
Last recorded154,366 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAPP 589J
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 154,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 145,401 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 136,968 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 136,957 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2014 126,266 miles
Fail 19 May 2014 126,266 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 May 2013 111,795 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 92,634 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 70,560 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 70,560 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 May 2010 47,108 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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APP 589J is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol 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 APP 589J, 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 APP 589J registered?

APP 589J is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 June 2007.

Is APP 589J safe to buy?

The MOT history for APP 589J 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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