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FV56 DVF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2017
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,169 mi
Last recorded132,169 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV56 DVF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 132,169 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

Fail 1 Feb 2016 132,056 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers and undertrays fitted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s and o/s (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre has cuts on outside wall

Fail 26 Feb 2015 124,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Feb 2015 124,049 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jan 2014 110,012 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Jan 2013 92,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 90,414 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 76,614 miles

Front tyre at n/s wearing on edges.

Front tyre at o/s wearing on outer edge.

Play in n/s track rod end.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 61,999 miles

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

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

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

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

windscreen has had many repairs

Pass 6 Nov 2009 59,151 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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FV56 DVF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FV56 DVF, 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 FV56 DVF registered?

FV56 DVF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 January 2007.

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