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LJ57 MKK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,053 mi
Last recorded62,053 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 MKK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,053 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 62,053 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 60,702 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 59,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2023 58,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

OBDII Not Working

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 58,522 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Sides (3.4 (b) (i))

OBDII Not Working

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 57,503 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 57,503 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 56,320 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 55,703 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen slight damage

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Jan 2019 54,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 52,536 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 50,646 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 47,865 miles

EMISSIONS NOT DETECTED

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm - WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm -WORN EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDER LINE (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 47,865 miles

Emissions not tested OVERFULL WITH OIL (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

ITEM PRE TEST

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm - WORN ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front SMEARING SCREEN

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON 2.0 mm -WORN EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3.0 mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel BORDER LINE (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 44,834 miles

ALL TYRES ARE AGE CRACKED

BOTH FRONT WIPER BLADES ARE SMEARING THE SCREEN

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

DISC PADS WARNING LIGHT IS ON

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 41,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

HAND BRAKE LEVER HAS A HIGH OPERATION

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Jan 2013 35,470 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 28,147 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 21,215 miles

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 MKK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 MKK, 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 LJ57 MKK registered?

LJ57 MKK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 October 2007.

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