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GL57 OBW

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

220,315 mi
Last recorded220,315 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL57 OBW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 220,315 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2025 209,411 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2025 209,409 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2024 200,034 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 191,018 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2022 175,602 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 166,662 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 161,715 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 161,715 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2020 151,690 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush closest to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. heavily worn on inner shoulder. 245/40R18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush closest to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder. 245/40R18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 151,690 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated front arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering arm

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush closest to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. heavily worn on inner shoulder. 245/40R18. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush closest to front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner shoulder. 245/40R18. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 140,766 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Dec 2018 140,766 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 131,590 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2018 131,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2016 122,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Dec 2015 116,112 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat unit fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 108,414 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 23 Dec 2013 100,528 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 93,009 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 86,140 miles

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

nsf jacking block missing

Fail 4 Jan 2012 86,140 miles

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

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

nsf jacking block missing

Pass 3 Jan 2011 77,251 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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GL57 OBW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 GL57 OBW, 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 OBW registered?

GL57 OBW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 December 2007.

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