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ST07 CFM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

130,460 mi
Last recorded130,460 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 CFM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2025 130,460 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 130,244 miles

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 128,342 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 126,285 miles

Covers & shield fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2021 126,285 miles

Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Covers & shield fitted

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 124,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both mirror glasses deteriorated view not effected

Fail 3 Aug 2020 124,337 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Under tray fitted/ side sills fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 23 Aug 2019 122,636 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 122,608 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure brake pad warning wiring hanging in wheel arch area (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake insecure brake pad warning wiring hanging down in wheel arch/suspension, not connected to brake pads (1.1.21 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall, worn away to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2018 119,841 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 114,098 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 114,098 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 104,016 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 104,000 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 93,346 miles

rear tyres on limits

steering / suspension has slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2014 84,356 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 80,253 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 15 Aug 2013 80,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2012 69,364 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2012 69,364 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 60,627 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 49,803 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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ST07 CFM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ST07 CFM, 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 ST07 CFM registered?

ST07 CFM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is ST07 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST07 CFM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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