CarVerify

Free Car Check

FV07 SKF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,014 mi
Last recorded117,014 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationFV07 SKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2024 117,014 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 113,504 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 109,729 miles

Emission report unavailable

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 109,729 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Emission report unavailable

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2021 106,090 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2021 106,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 100,978 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 97,671 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 80,744 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 89,909 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 82,858 miles

Clean emissions test no smoke

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 82,858 miles

Clean emissions test no smoke

Engine covers fitted

Headlamp aim too high Both sides (1.8)

Under trays fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,021 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 60,239 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 48,002 miles

ADVISAE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON LIMIT

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

FV07 SKF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV07 SKF, 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 FV07 SKF?

You can check the full history of FV07 SKF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FV07 SKF registered?

FV07 SKF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is FV07 SKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 SKF shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV07 SKF 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 FV07 SKF. 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.