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LJ57 FKR

2007 BMW 135

White Petrol 2979cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,406 mi
Last recorded109,406 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 13561,865 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 FKR
MakeBMW
Model135
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,979cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 109,406 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 102,544 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2024 102,543 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 May 2023 99,979 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 98,848 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stonechip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 89,724 miles

Fuel cap rubber seal cracked.

Stonechip to windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2020 89,723 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Fuel cap rubber seal cracked.

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

Oil level low.

Stonechip to windscreen

Pass 15 May 2019 81,106 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 76,065 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 70,546 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 70,545 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Pass 20 May 2016 63,961 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking (3.7.B.5b)

both front tyres worn on edges

nearside headlamp bracket broken but not insecure

offside rear jacking block missing

Pass 6 May 2015 56,583 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2014 48,953 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 40,931 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 35,913 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 33,762 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 24,360 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 135?

Based on 20,607 MOT tests across 1,654 vehicles.

85.1%
Pass Rate
4,740
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
1,654
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 327
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 231
Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 114
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 70
Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 60
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LJ57 FKR is a 2007 BMW 135 in White with a 2,979cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 135 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.3% with a typical mileage of 61,865 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 135 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 327 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LJ57 FKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 135 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 135 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LJ57 FKR registered?

LJ57 FKR is a 2007 BMW 135, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is LJ57 FKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 FKR shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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