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AF07 FFZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

148,852 mi
Last recorded148,852 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 FFZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2021 148,852 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2021 148,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front 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 1 May 2020 144,325 miles
Pass 9 May 2019 137,246 miles

Rear anti roll bar damper damp

Fail 8 May 2019 137,246 miles

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear anti roll bar damper damp

Pass 1 May 2018 127,228 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 127,228 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2017 118,447 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 116,322 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres 1.6mm inner edge and uneven tread

towbar warning on but towbar not testable

Pass 8 Jun 2015 106,893 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres uneven inner tread

Fail 1 Jun 2015 106,889 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front tyres uneven inner tread

Pass 3 Jun 2014 98,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2013 91,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 91,050 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

front brakes worn to limit

offside rear tyre limit inner edge

rear brakes near limit

Pass 3 Jan 2013 87,315 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

rear tyres 2mm inner edge

wipers poor condition

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 82,647 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

all brakes worn

Pass 14 Jun 2011 72,510 miles

discs worn

Fail 14 Jun 2011 72,510 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

discs worn

Pass 2 Jun 2010 58,711 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

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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AF07 FFZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 AF07 FFZ, 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 AF07 FFZ registered?

AF07 FFZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 June 2007.

Is AF07 FFZ safe to buy?

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