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LJ07 FPX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,169 mi
Last recorded139,169 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 FPX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2019 139,169 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

undertray and sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2018 134,536 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 134,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 124,240 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 124,240 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged Outer bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 109,157 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 98,722 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Fail 27 Feb 2015 98,722 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Pass 19 Feb 2014 87,043 miles

both front wipers smearing

Fail 19 Feb 2014 87,043 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front wipers smearing

Pass 14 Feb 2013 72,252 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 14 Feb 2013 72,252 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 59,323 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 47,011 miles

Oil leak

both front brake discs are slightly worn

Pass 26 Feb 2010 34,555 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)

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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LJ07 FPX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 LJ07 FPX, 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 LJ07 FPX registered?

LJ07 FPX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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