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LJ07 FRP

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

80,397 mi
Last recorded80,397 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ07 FRP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 80,397 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output [both side] (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [both side] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 77,246 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 75,628 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 74,923 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2022 74,916 miles

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 74,418 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Aug 2020 73,974 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 20 Jul 2019 73,283 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 72,190 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 71,071 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 69,770 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 68,312 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 64,968 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 64,968 miles

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

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 1 Aug 2013 60,887 miles

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

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

both front tyre sidewalls deteriorating

Pass 2 Aug 2012 50,623 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 41,279 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,398 miles

Rear 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 FRP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LJ07 FRP, 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

How do I check the history of LJ07 FRP?

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What year was LJ07 FRP registered?

LJ07 FRP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2007.

Is LJ07 FRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ07 FRP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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