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JU57 RWL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,143 mi
Last recorded66,143 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJU57 RWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 66,143 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 65,517 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 65,515 miles

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 65,513 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2023 65,509 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 65,287 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 64,441 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 64,197 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2019 63,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 63,184 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 24 Aug 2017 61,691 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread pattern.

Fail 24 Aug 2017 61,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

offside front tyre worn on inner edge of tread pattern.

Pass 2 Sep 2016 55,831 miles

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Fail 2 Sep 2016 55,831 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Droplink (2.4.G.2)

Engine Covers & Undertrays Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 27 Aug 2015 50,083 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,168 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nail in n/s rear tyre

Pass 18 Aug 2014 44,895 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 44,895 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Sep 2013 38,222 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 38,222 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Sep 2012 30,900 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 24,653 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 17,665 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 17,644 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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JU57 RWL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JU57 RWL, 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 JU57 RWL registered?

JU57 RWL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 October 2007.

Is JU57 RWL safe to buy?

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