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MW57 FHG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

97,560 mi
Last recorded97,560 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW57 FHG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 97,560 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 97,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 95,672 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2023 92,519 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2022 88,064 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 83,122 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 78,671 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2019 73,481 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 68,370 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 59,507 miles

Offside Rear tyre on 3mm and nail in tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2016 51,553 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 15 Dec 2016 51,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 18 Dec 2015 43,653 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2015 43,653 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 35,567 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 28,416 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 19,998 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 15,078 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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MW57 FHG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MW57 FHG, 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 MW57 FHG registered?

MW57 FHG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is MW57 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW57 FHG shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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