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EJ07 UAM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

181,341 mi
Last recorded181,341 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 181,341 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2020

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

brake warning light on

tpm light on

Pass 18 Jul 2019 156,036 miles

Emissions too clean to test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Fail 17 Jul 2019 156,030 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Emissions too clean to test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of underside of vehicle

Pass 18 May 2018 135,070 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen damage not in swept area

Fail 17 May 2018 134,994 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen damage not in swept area

Pass 6 May 2017 117,622 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 108,150 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside rear. both badly worn on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 97,076 miles

Windscreen has damage in zone B

Clutch pedal antislip is missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2014 83,394 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Apr 2013 74,162 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 65,702 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 17 Apr 2012 65,702 miles

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 53,153 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS WEARING THIN

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

Pass 8 May 2010 43,643 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 UAM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 UAM, 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 EJ07 UAM registered?

EJ07 UAM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 May 2007.

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