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LJ57 MGO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2017
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

70,067 mi
Last recorded70,067 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MGO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2016 70,067 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 60,890 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 51,046 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 42,203 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 32,652 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 22,012 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 32,581 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 MGO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 MGO, 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 MGO registered?

LJ57 MGO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 September 2007.

Is LJ57 MGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 MGO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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