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LT57 YYO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

164,187 mi
Last recorded164,187 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT57 YYO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2023 164,187 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 164,187 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 150,407 miles

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers has loss of damping effect, uneven tyre wear, steps on inner tyres (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 18 Aug 2022 150,407 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Tie rod arm in poor condition (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both rear shock absorbers has loss of damping effect, uneven tyre wear, steps on inner tyres (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 138,204 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2021 138,204 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 126,069 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2020 126,061 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 110,807 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,382 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 82,576 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2016 65,271 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 51,091 miles

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)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 36,024 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 35,731 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 32,149 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 29,991 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

off side sill damaged

Pass 10 May 2011 25,984 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 19,569 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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LT57 YYO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel 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 LT57 YYO, 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 YYO registered?

LT57 YYO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 9 October 2007.

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