CarVerify

Free Car Check

FL57 LZE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,072 mi
Last recorded151,072 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL57 LZE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 151,072 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2025 144,406 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2025 144,406 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2023 140,800 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 125,619 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 118,715 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2021 118,715 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 108,533 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2019 101,924 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2018 96,219 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 92,024 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 92,024 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2016 85,134 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 85,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,073 miles

front and rear discs worn and corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2015 76,073 miles

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

front and rear discs worn and corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,944 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 49,846 miles

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2011 40,073 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 40,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 29,606 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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
Full BMW 5 Series reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FL57 LZE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 FL57 LZE, 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

How do I check the history of FL57 LZE?

You can check the full history of FL57 LZE by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FL57 LZE registered?

FL57 LZE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 September 2007.

Is FL57 LZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL57 LZE 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.

Does FL57 LZE have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FL57 LZE. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.