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LF56 EBA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

207,753 mi
Last recorded207,753 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF56 EBA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 207,753 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 8 Feb 2020 207,694 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side lower recording (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 192,917 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2018 192,807 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 185,328 miles

Front tyres slightly worn on inner edge 235/40/18

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front halo side light flickering

Oil leak can not pin point as under tray is in the way ()

Pass 8 Oct 2016 181,324 miles

Both front tyre's worn edges and deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 174,564 miles

handbrake just ok

Pass 28 Oct 2014 171,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 152,052 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 123,756 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2012 122,383 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2011 95,451 miles

both front tyres scrubbing and miss shaped on inner edges

front wipers smearing

off side rear reflector missing

Fail 15 Oct 2011 95,451 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres scrubbing and miss shaped on inner edges

front wipers smearing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 65,797 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 39,255 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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LF56 EBA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LF56 EBA, 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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LF56 EBA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 December 2007.

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