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EJ07 LAE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,062 mi
Last recorded106,062 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LAE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 106,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 97,978 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Sep 2016 97,978 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 87,905 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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EJ07 LAE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJ07 LAE, 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 EJ07 LAE registered?

EJ07 LAE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is EJ07 LAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 LAE shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ07 LAE have outstanding finance?

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