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WU57 XPJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

204,044 mi
Last recorded204,044 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU57 XPJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 204,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 201,232 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Runs along sill (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency only just met (16%) it appears your system needs adjustment or repair

Pass 31 May 2022 196,188 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 192,192 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))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 188,652 miles

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

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

engine covers/ undertrays fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2019 181,513 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 172,872 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in N/S (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 164,721 miles

window screen chipped

Fail 7 Jun 2017 164,721 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

window screen chipped

Pass 28 Jul 2016 142,679 miles

Nearside Front tyre bald on edges close to cords

Offside Front tyre bald on edges close to cords

Pass 16 Jul 2015 111,369 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 94,551 miles

o/s front tyre has low tread on outer edge

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 16 Jul 2013 74,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2012 47,194 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 47,158 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 19,862 miles

n/s/headlamp lens slightly condensated

Pass 6 Sep 2010 40,153 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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WU57 XPJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 WU57 XPJ, 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 WU57 XPJ registered?

WU57 XPJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.

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