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LM07 FJU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

166,234 mi
Last recorded166,234 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM07 FJU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 166,234 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 158,125 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 155,640 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 155,640 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 150,585 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Feb 2014 131,215 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jan 2014 131,018 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jan 2013 117,859 miles

all four tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2012 91,088 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2011 66,608 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 52,720 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,720 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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LM07 FJU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black 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 LM07 FJU, 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 LM07 FJU registered?

LM07 FJU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 July 2007.

Is LM07 FJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM07 FJU shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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