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LJ57 OMO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

187,657 mi
Last recorded187,657 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ57 OMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 187,657 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2024 180,859 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 175,193 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 170,142 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 169,301 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 166,096 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 162,646 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2018 156,678 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 153,324 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2016 146,912 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 138,864 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 112,867 miles

x2 front tyrews low

Pass 3 May 2013 89,424 miles

baby seat fitted to rear

Pass 8 May 2012 73,561 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 73,560 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front windscreen has a chip

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear d bushes have slight movement

Pass 13 May 2011 64,000 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 19 May 2010 45,600 miles

chip in screen o/s/f been repaired

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 OMO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 OMO, 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 OMO registered?

LJ57 OMO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 October 2007.

Is LJ57 OMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LJ57 OMO shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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