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WR57 VPJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

148,707 mi
Last recorded148,707 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 148,707 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 142,890 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 130,966 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2023 120,473 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2022 112,784 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 104,110 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 99,314 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 93,313 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Aug 2018 84,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated starting to split but still preventing ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2018 84,377 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,566 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 62,737 miles

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

Under tray fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2015 53,112 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear jacking block missing

slight mist on nearside front wiper

Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2013 36,038 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,131 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 25,025 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 19,425 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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WR57 VPJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WR57 VPJ, 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

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What year was WR57 VPJ registered?

WR57 VPJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 November 2007.

Is WR57 VPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR57 VPJ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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