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LJ57 DTS

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

188,591 mi
Last recorded188,591 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 DTS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 188,591 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2024 177,459 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 164,582 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2022 155,381 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 144,861 miles

plastic cover sills, under floor covers and engine undertrays fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 2 Nov 2020 131,423 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge approx 4mm 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

plastic under sill covers,engine undertrays and under floor covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 18 Nov 2019 120,358 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside wearing on edges slightly 245/35/20 (5.2.3 (e))

under floor covers,engine undertrays and sill covers are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 20 Nov 2018 106,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 20 Nov 2018 106,857 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff front seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic cover sills,under floor covers and engine undertrays are fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 10 Nov 2017 93,582 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

front numberplate cracked

plastic covers fitted to outer sills os ns

Pass 19 Nov 2016 81,857 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

under body covers fitted

Fail 19 Nov 2016 81,857 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Rear diff has a slight oil leak

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 72,506 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 60,080 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Nov 2013 49,772 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 49,772 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 42,286 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 42,286 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2011 32,745 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)

Pass 9 Nov 2010 24,884 miles

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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LJ57 DTS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ57 DTS, 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

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What year was LJ57 DTS registered?

LJ57 DTS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2007.

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