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FV57 EJG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

268,654 mi
Last recorded268,654 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV57 EJG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2022 268,654 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 268,654 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 134,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 134,632 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff seeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 125,734 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 8 Oct 2020 125,734 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 12 Apr 2019 115,111 miles

Offside Rear coil spring top section badly corroded.

Rear differential seal seeping oil, should repair.

bothside rear brake discs inner face worn thin.

Fail 12 Apr 2019 115,111 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working angel eye . (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear coil spring top section badly corroded.

Rear differential seal seeping oil, should repair.

bothside rear brake discs inner face worn thin.

Pass 10 Apr 2018 111,340 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre Worn On Inner Edge

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Outer Edge

Oil Leaking From Rear Differential

Pass 13 Apr 2017 106,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak From Rear Differential ()

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,600 miles

rear diff leaking oil

Pass 13 Apr 2015 91,183 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2014 82,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 82,769 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,088 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Mar 2013 71,087 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 60,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 60,752 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 51,990 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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FV57 EJG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 FV57 EJG, 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 FV57 EJG registered?

FV57 EJG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 October 2007.

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The MOT history for FV57 EJG shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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