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JL07 KJL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

307,633 mi
Last recorded307,633 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJL07 KJL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 307,633 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 340,276 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one chip in (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 340,276 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view one chip in (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 329,340 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip on the windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 188,411 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 178,014 miles

BOTTOM ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 164,648 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2020 147,489 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 122,288 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 95,790 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 69,009 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 49,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has excessive wear outer edge

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

Offside Front Tyre has excessive and uneven wear inner edge

Pass 24 Jun 2015 44,745 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 41,624 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 38,786 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 31 May 2012 35,888 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 32,005 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 32,005 miles

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

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge. no cords showing at time of test

Pass 22 Jun 2010 24,006 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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JL07 KJL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,500cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 JL07 KJL, 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 JL07 KJL registered?

JL07 KJL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 23 June 2007.

Is JL07 KJL safe to buy?

The MOT history for JL07 KJL shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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