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LB57 BYU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,255 mi
Last recorded138,255 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 BYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,255 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play on both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 132,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slightly perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 128,823 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 128,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 126,586 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front back plate damaged

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn centre section (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Dec 2016 115,312 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 115,312 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 100,562 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,941 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 72,455 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Dec 2012 44,858 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 23,535 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 22,785 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 16,652 miles

unable to test osr and nsr seatbelt as child seats are fitted

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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LB57 BYU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 LB57 BYU, 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 LB57 BYU registered?

LB57 BYU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LB57 BYU safe to buy?

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