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FE57 XRU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,455 mi
Last recorded182,455 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE57 XRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 182,455 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides borderline (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 171,154 miles

Exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated and blowing slightly

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2024 166,678 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Feb 2024 166,671 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Feb 2023 164,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2022 160,761 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 159,319 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2021 159,319 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 153,011 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 153,011 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 4 May 2018 150,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 145,855 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 145,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 141,046 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 17 Apr 2015 132,280 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 128,149 miles

aircon belt missing

Fail 21 Jun 2014 128,149 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

aircon belt missing

Pass 1 Jul 2013 123,189 miles

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 123,152 miles

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

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

CENTRE BRAKE LIGHT.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 111,053 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 94,564 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2010 81,046 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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FE57 XRU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FE57 XRU, 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 FE57 XRU registered?

FE57 XRU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is FE57 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE57 XRU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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