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FD56 TXY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,086 mi
Last recorded153,086 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD56 TXY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 153,086 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 153,086 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb insecure wrongly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 140,764 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 140,764 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2013 122,292 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 116,673 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 100,327 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 75,003 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 75,003 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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FD56 TXY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FD56 TXY, 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 FD56 TXY registered?

FD56 TXY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 2 January 2007.

Is FD56 TXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD56 TXY shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FD56 TXY have outstanding finance?

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