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EK57 XMA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,698 mi
Last recorded140,698 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK57 XMA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2016 140,698 miles

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 122,492 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 108,289 miles

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

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

waterpump condition

Pass 15 Oct 2013 96,411 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 89,685 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

childseat in o/s/r seatbelt

to clean for emission reading

Fail 9 Nov 2012 89,685 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

childseat in o/s/r seatbelt

to clean for emission reading

Pass 8 Nov 2011 78,604 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat in n/s/r seatbelt

Fail 8 Nov 2011 78,604 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

child seat in n/s/r seatbelt

n/s/f tyre on 1.6mm inner edge 225/50x17

Pass 11 Nov 2010 67,827 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 67,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 48,183 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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EK57 XMA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel 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 EK57 XMA, 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 EK57 XMA registered?

EK57 XMA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is EK57 XMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK57 XMA 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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