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LJ57 UCT

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,188 mi
Last recorded110,188 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 110,188 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 109,692 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 109,692 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 97,480 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 94,036 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 83,829 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 83,829 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 70,328 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 70,046 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2011 55,916 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2011 55,916 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2010 38,906 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 UCT is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UCT, 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 UCT registered?

LJ57 UCT is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 November 2007.

Is LJ57 UCT safe to buy?

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