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LR57 VOV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

188,432 mi
Last recorded188,432 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 VOV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2024 188,432 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 188,432 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Oct 2023 183,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center joint area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 178,186 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 178,184 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 173,017 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 163,536 miles

Front tyres more worn on edges

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres more worn on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2019 152,896 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff oily

Fail 22 Oct 2019 152,895 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes separating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm inner bushes seperating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear diff oily

Pass 4 Oct 2018 136,652 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bearing noise/squeak from engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2018 136,652 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joints/sleeves (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front tyres perishing

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 70/80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

bearing noise/squeak from engine bay

Pass 11 Oct 2017 126,808 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 70% worn (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 119,319 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 102,412 miles

engine covers and undertray fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2014 83,858 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 61,278 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 38,876 miles

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

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

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

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

both front discs slightly lipped

Pass 31 Oct 2011 23,444 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 18,653 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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LR57 VOV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 LR57 VOV, 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 LR57 VOV registered?

LR57 VOV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2007.

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