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GV57 EJA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

154,953 mi
Last recorded154,953 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV57 EJA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2022 154,953 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2021 152,624 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 147,768 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 147,768 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 142,631 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2019 135,079 miles

Exhaust emission reading fluctuating and only just passed for lambda.

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

Front and rear brake pad/lining sensor wires bypassed.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 132,872 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 127,916 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2015 119,485 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 116,905 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edges

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 7 May 2015 116,905 miles

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)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn outer edges

n/s wiper smearing

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 28 Nov 2013 110,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Nov 2013 110,094 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Nov 2012 101,058 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Neraside rear tyre worn uneven.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 9 Nov 2012 101,042 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Neraside rear tyre worn uneven.

Offside rear tyre worn uneven.

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 91,721 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 80,564 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 25 Sep 2010 80,561 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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GV57 EJA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 GV57 EJA, 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 GV57 EJA registered?

GV57 EJA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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