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MT07 KEJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

183,509 mi
Last recorded183,509 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT07 KEJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 183,509 miles

Front Both headlight wash inoperative.

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

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2024 182,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 180,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Oct 2022 178,781 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking at ferule to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking at ferule to caliper. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to flexible brake pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2021 176,050 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to rear flexible brake pipe for 2 inches. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Front bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Steel pipe to rear flexible brake pipe for 2 inches. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 174,142 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 168,184 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 160,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm , bush contaminated by oil (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 May 2018 160,877 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside park brake low effort

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Foremost arm , bush contaminated by oil (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2017 150,928 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 May 2017 150,924 miles

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

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

Engine undertray insecure

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 May 2016 141,737 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 134,169 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre mounting nut missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 29 Apr 2015 134,165 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust centre mounting nut missing

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Apr 2014 128,475 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 125,741 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 110,743 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 May 2011 92,882 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 92,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 69,344 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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MT07 KEJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MT07 KEJ, 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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MT07 KEJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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