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T17 RLK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,101 mi
Last recorded142,101 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT17 RLK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 142,101 miles

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

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 29 Jun 2017 142,200 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245-35-19 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 275-35-19 (4.1.E.1)

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

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 2 Jun 2016 136,466 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front reg plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

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

both front tyres scuffed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Fail 25 May 2016 136,466 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

Engine covers and under-trays fitted

Front reg plate cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (1.7.5a)

N/S/Rear tyre worn uneven

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

both front tyres scuffed

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 130,708 miles

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)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 125,222 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 120,174 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 103,330 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 87,865 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

minor variaqtion in front brake efforts

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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T17 RLK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 T17 RLK, 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 T17 RLK registered?

T17 RLK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is T17 RLK safe to buy?

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