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J20 MAY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Bronze Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

63,262 mi
Last recorded63,262 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ20 MAY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBronze
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Sep 2025 63,262 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front wearing on outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear starting to perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2024 60,243 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 55,587 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 50,980 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 46,370 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 45,911 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 45,190 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 43,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 42,295 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 39,804 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,325 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 34,485 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jul 2013 31,646 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 29,952 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,631 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,582 miles

Nail in offside 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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J20 MAY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Bronze with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 J20 MAY, 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

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What year was J20 MAY registered?

J20 MAY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 July 2007.

Is J20 MAY safe to buy?

The MOT history for J20 MAY shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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