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WJ57 KZH

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

186,595 mi
Last recorded186,595 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 KZH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2024 186,595 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2023 179,147 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 173,421 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear brake wear indicator wire loose

Pass 8 Dec 2021 167,328 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 160,648 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 156,093 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 150,157 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 145,383 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 140,965 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Aug 2015 135,311 miles

front tyres perishing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 131,649 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 126,003 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Both rear suspension arms inner bushes starting to brake up

Both rear tyres very badly worn on edges

Pass 10 Aug 2012 103,453 miles

advise washers poor performance

Pass 12 Aug 2011 82,558 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 82,557 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 62,207 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 62,207 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

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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WJ57 KZH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WJ57 KZH, 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 WJ57 KZH registered?

WJ57 KZH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2007.

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