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GL57 EWX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

149,622 mi
Last recorded149,622 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 EWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 149,622 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 148,188 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 140,857 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jan 2018 132,987 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 123,041 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2016 123,041 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel BOTH SIDES (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES ROSE BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jan 2016 181,643 miles

Both front inner rack arms have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner tread slightly uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Dec 2015 181,567 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Both front inner rack arms have slight play

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner tread slightly uneven

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2014 103,480 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 94,680 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2012 86,167 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 72,116 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 28 Nov 2011 72,116 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 54,929 miles

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

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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GL57 EWX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GL57 EWX, 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 GL57 EWX registered?

GL57 EWX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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