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LD57 UCB

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jul 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,312 mi
Last recorded99,312 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD57 UCB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2026 99,312 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 88,064 miles

grease leak from o/s/r outer c/v boot

Fail 17 Jun 2025 88,064 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

grease leak from o/s/r outer c/v boot

Pass 26 Jun 2024 79,464 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2023 72,195 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2023 72,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 70,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2021 68,159 miles

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

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

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

Steering lock not functioning light on (7.3 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 66,595 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 65,130 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 62,356 miles

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

steering lock light on but function ok

Pass 20 Sep 2017 58,920 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tyre has slight damage to outer wall

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre x 2

Pass 12 Oct 2016 56,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,002 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 14 Oct 2015 53,000 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 45,569 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 37,824 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 34,034 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 21 Sep 2011 29,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2010 21,919 miles

both rear tyres wearing close to wear indicators

engine and under body covers 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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LD57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LD57 UCB, 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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LD57 UCB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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