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LT57 JZX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

179,146 mi
Last recorded179,146 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 JZX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2023 179,146 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer shoulders and worn very close to wear bars

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view n/s and central (3.2 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 23 Dec 2022 175,916 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 172,374 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 2 Dec 2020 163,252 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2020 163,248 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2019 154,232 miles

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2018 149,875 miles

both front tyre wearing bald on inside

Pass 6 Nov 2017 145,154 miles

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

offside rear tyre 2mm and nail

Pass 26 Oct 2016 138,826 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 127,685 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2015 127,685 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 118,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front 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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 117,814 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)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 106,712 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 98,708 miles

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Fail 1 Dec 2012 98,646 miles

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

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

tyre pressure light on dash

Pass 17 Nov 2011 78,262 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,108 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 54,975 miles

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

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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LT57 JZX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LT57 JZX, 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 LT57 JZX registered?

LT57 JZX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 October 2007.

Is LT57 JZX safe to buy?

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