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FY57 FKB

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2023
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,059 mi
Last recorded148,059 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 FKB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 5 Sep 2022 148,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both linkages osf/nsf (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,910 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2018 138,450 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2017 126,290 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 112,457 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 102,337 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 91,009 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside front brake pads slightly worn

Pass 16 Jul 2013 82,327 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 72,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 63,707 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 48,408 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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FY57 FKB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FY57 FKB, 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 FY57 FKB registered?

FY57 FKB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 3 September 2007.

Is FY57 FKB safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY57 FKB shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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