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SL57 LTE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL57 LTE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 152,083 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight blow on exhaust system after underfloor CAT (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak in engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 152,026 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure Brake pad wear indicator hanging down (4.11 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2023 145,846 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2023 145,833 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above rear body jacking point. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Dec 2021 135,923 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,595 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 113,317 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 113,317 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 May 2018 102,463 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 102,463 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 May 2017 94,754 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 82,281 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 69,546 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,501 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 55,846 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 55,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 May 2013 42,331 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 30,679 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 26,392 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 26,392 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 23,470 miles

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

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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SL57 LTE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SL57 LTE, 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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SL57 LTE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 September 2007.

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