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EJ07 WTD

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,394 mi
Last recorded128,394 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 WTD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 128,394 miles

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal rubber missing

no rear seat belts checked(2 child seats fitted)

rear brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2018 128,262 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail Air Bag (2.4.D.1b)

both rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

centre stop lamp not working

clutch pedal rubber missing

no rear seat belts checked(2 child seats fitted)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,313 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Dec 2015 121,751 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 121,696 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)

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

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)

Offside Rear tyre has nail

Pass 4 Oct 2014 118,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2013 110,739 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

corrosion to front brake discs

diesel emmisions trigger point not met

full underbody covers fitted at time of test

n/s/f tyre starting to perish in tread

n/s/r tyre on minimum limit(1.6mm) perishing and bald on inner edge(recommend replacement)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 100,878 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 100,881 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 100,876 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2011 90,075 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 90,075 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2010 71,394 miles

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

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

wipers are smearing

Fail 15 Apr 2010 71,394 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

wipers are smearing

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 WTD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WTD, 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 WTD registered?

EJ07 WTD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 May 2007.

Is EJ07 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 WTD shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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