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EY57 OOJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,206 mi
Last recorded126,206 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY57 OOJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 126,206 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2024 117,242 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2023 109,379 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2023 109,379 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 93,952 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2021 84,526 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 84,048 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 81,055 miles

plastic sill covers and undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Jul 2019 78,268 miles

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted at time of test

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2018 73,544 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 67,305 miles

1. Front brake pads wearing low. 2. Offside rear tyre near legal limits.

3. Under trays fitted to vehicle obscuring some components. 4. Unable to inspect outer sills fully as plastic covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 61,490 miles

Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers.

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,227 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 52,141 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 45,999 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 45,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2012 33,647 miles

rear seatbelts not tested child seat

Pass 5 May 2011 21,130 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,071 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Aug 2010 18,954 miles

1 CHILD SEAT FITTED TO REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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EY57 OOJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EY57 OOJ, 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

How do I check the history of EY57 OOJ?

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What year was EY57 OOJ registered?

EY57 OOJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is EY57 OOJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY57 OOJ shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EY57 OOJ have outstanding finance?

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