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G12 DJP

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,074 mi
Last recorded151,074 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG12 DJP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 151,074 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF, NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH - anti roll bar link boots deteriorated

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 146,705 miles

Coil spring corroded NSF, NSR & OSR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front BOTH - antiroll bar link boots deteriorated

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

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 142,145 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - outer edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH - inner edges low (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 135,149 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 128,308 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 128,296 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2020 120,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2019 118,794 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2019 118,794 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper siezing (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Sep 2019 118,798 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding caliper siezing (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 115,332 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 111,716 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 101,257 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 95,147 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 90,413 miles

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

NSR lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

OSR lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 16 Sep 2014 90,341 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

NSR lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

OSR lower suspension arm inner front bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Sep 2013 84,917 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,458 miles

N/S/F main beam inop intermittently

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2011 62,282 miles

N/S/F headlamp main beam not working intermittently

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)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 51,151 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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G12 DJP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G12 DJP, 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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G12 DJP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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