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B12 JJW

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

138,909 mi
Last recorded138,909 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB12 JJW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 138,909 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 122,864 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight play at rear n/s wheel when jacked

Pass 14 May 2019 107,257 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 107,251 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (forward outer) suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper (forward outer) suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 94,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift detected in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 94,856 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link upper ball joint cover split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper ball joint cover deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight lift detected in top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 85,401 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 79,267 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 73,786 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 68,975 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 59,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,487 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 May 2012 51,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 51,029 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2011 40,497 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 40,413 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 34,271 miles

inner edges of front tyres low

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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B12 JJW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 B12 JJW, 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 B12 JJW registered?

B12 JJW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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