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SD57 UZF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

179,297 mi
Last recorded179,297 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD57 UZF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 179,297 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 179,297 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 172,430 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 165,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 153,088 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 148,689 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2017 148,689 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 143,702 miles

full undertrays fitted obscuring underside inspection

nearside rear tyre worn low in tread

Pass 4 Mar 2015 129,284 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 123,025 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)

Fail 18 Feb 2014 123,025 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 117,602 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 101,140 miles

O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

Fail 12 Oct 2011 101,139 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

O/SIDE REAR TYRE 3mm

Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,149 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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SD57 UZF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SD57 UZF, 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 SD57 UZF registered?

SD57 UZF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

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The MOT history for SD57 UZF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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