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SF57 UAM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

182,840 mi
Last recorded182,840 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF57 UAM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 182,840 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 179,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 173,538 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2022 163,284 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 27 Nov 2021 152,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 140,896 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 132,284 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 120,468 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2017 118,096 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 105,618 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 101,111 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 88,514 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 79,570 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 79,558 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,547 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 62,268 miles

dent in o/s/r quarter

small chips in front screen

Pass 27 Sep 2011 43,818 miles

Both windscreen wipers smear slightly.

Nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm on centre of tread.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 34,203 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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SF57 UAM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SF57 UAM, 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 SF57 UAM registered?

SF57 UAM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is SF57 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF57 UAM shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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