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FG57 TKZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

249,725 mi
Last recorded249,725 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG57 TKZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 249,725 miles

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 19 Apr 2023 249,725 miles

Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 13 Apr 2022 235,184 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside 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))

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2022 235,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Fail 13 Apr 2022 235,184 miles

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

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

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

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 22 Mar 2021 226,842 miles

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

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

Underneath tray fitted at the time of test

Pass 24 Mar 2020 218,681 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath tray fited at the time of test

Fail 24 Mar 2020 218,681 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Underneath tray fited at the time of test

Pass 4 Apr 2019 210,309 miles

Bonnet stiff to open

Underneath trays fitted at time of test

Pass 20 Mar 2018 201,167 miles

all valve stems starting to perish

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 200,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all valve stems starting to perish

engine undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Mar 2017 177,763 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm gaiters starting to deteriorate

engine top cover and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm tread

offside front brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling

offside rear tyre worn to 3.5mm tread

Pass 8 Mar 2016 161,781 miles

both front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiters just starting to split

both front tyres on 2mm tread

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread

offside front brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling

offside rear tyreon 3.5mm and nail in tread

Fail 8 Mar 2016 161,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)

both front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiters just starting to split

both front tyres on 2mm tread

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside rear tyre on 2.5mm tread

offside front brake hose slightly twisted but not fouling

offside rear tyreon 3.5mm and nail in tread

Pass 1 Apr 2015 150,830 miles

engine top cover and undertray fitted obscuring some components

nail in tread of nearside rear tyre

nail in tread of offside front tyre

offside front antiroll bar link arm upper gaiter just starting to split but still preventing the ingress of dirt

slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 13 Mar 2014 143,840 miles

Brakes ; front discs worn / corroding inner areas

Engine / bay covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 5 Apr 2013 122,718 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 106,077 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 98,929 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 79,367 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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FG57 TKZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FG57 TKZ, 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 FG57 TKZ registered?

FG57 TKZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

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