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J90 WRK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

174,516 mi
Last recorded174,516 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ90 WRK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 174,516 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2026 174,516 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2025 172,836 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2024 170,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear anti rattle spring on caliper bent out of shape and loose

Fail 20 Feb 2024 170,338 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc corroded/pitted on outer surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake backing plate broken off at lower fixing

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 164,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut on inner tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 162,522 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 155,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 runflat 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 155,530 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225x50x17 runflat 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 150,964 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2020 150,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 143,339 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,590 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 125,442 miles

Nearside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm (3.5.1g)

Offside Front slight play in steering arm

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

Pass 15 Feb 2016 119,517 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2015 117,845 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear driveshaft outer boot deteriorated and leaking grease

Fail 30 Jan 2015 117,750 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear driveshaft outer boot deteriorated and leaking grease

Fail 28 Jan 2014 111,666 miles

Brake warning lamp on , indicating rear pads overdue.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 111,666 miles

Brake warning lamp on , indicating rear pads overdue.

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 105,029 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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J90 WRK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J90 WRK, 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 J90 WRK registered?

J90 WRK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is J90 WRK safe to buy?

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