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SH57 UMJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,218 mi
Last recorded152,218 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2019 152,218 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 152,218 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Revers light coming on with fog light. (4.5.4 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 142,848 miles

Diesel smoke meter not recording a reading emissions too clean.

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

Fail 7 Aug 2018 142,848 miles

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

Diesel smoke meter not recording a reading emissions too clean.

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 133,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Offside Front Tyre wearing on both edges.

Pass 28 Jul 2016 124,850 miles

Exhaust emissions too clean for a print out.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 124,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust emissions too clean for a print out.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Bald on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 118,465 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 28 Jul 2014 109,951 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 101,155 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 88,536 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 71,115 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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SH57 UMJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc 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 SH57 UMJ, 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

How do I check the history of SH57 UMJ?

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What year was SH57 UMJ registered?

SH57 UMJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is SH57 UMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 UMJ 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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