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EN07 FLM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

181,078 mi
Last recorded181,078 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN07 FLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2023 181,078 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2023 181,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 179,927 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2022 179,927 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2021 174,644 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 174,593 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 169,165 miles

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

Nearside Rear number plate light bit dim

Fail 5 Mar 2020 169,161 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear number plate light bit dim

Pass 6 Mar 2019 164,233 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin ALL PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 159,423 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2018 159,423 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush both (2.5.B.2b)

engine covers fitted

undercovers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2017 156,093 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 150,277 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 143,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 137,862 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 130,026 miles

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 124,954 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 118,693 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing unevenly on edges

o/s/f tyre bald on edges/wearing unevenly

Pass 24 May 2010 90,229 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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EN07 FLM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EN07 FLM, 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 EN07 FLM registered?

EN07 FLM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 June 2007.

Is EN07 FLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN07 FLM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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