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FY07 FPX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,207 mi
Last recorded131,207 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 FPX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 131,207 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 122,569 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2017 122,569 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 114,514 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2015 102,346 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 92,410 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 82,818 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 69,519 miles

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

smoke test done but can not print results as the smoke is to clean and does not show up on machine

Pass 31 Aug 2011 58,432 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 58,431 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front disc slightly worn

Pass 28 Aug 2010 49,378 miles

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

underside covered

Fail 28 Aug 2010 49,377 miles

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

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

underside covered

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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FY07 FPX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY07 FPX, 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

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What year was FY07 FPX registered?

FY07 FPX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is FY07 FPX safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 FPX shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FY07 FPX have outstanding finance?

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