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SM57 EVG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,579 mi
Last recorded113,579 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM57 EVG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 113,579 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front wishbone arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2023 98,541 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2023 98,521 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 12 Aug 2022 88,825 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2022 88,825 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 84,148 miles

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

Offside 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 30 Aug 2020 81,734 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, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 77,137 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front uppermost arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre has slight damage to outer kerbing band

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front uppermost arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 71,405 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 71,405 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 64,048 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2017 64,048 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2016 53,577 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 45,956 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 45,956 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,653 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,437 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 24,648 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 20,139 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 20,139 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 13,871 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 12,242 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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SM57 EVG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 SM57 EVG, 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 SM57 EVG registered?

SM57 EVG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 October 2007.

Is SM57 EVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for SM57 EVG shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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