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ST57 FZV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,318 mi
Last recorded158,318 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 FZV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 158,318 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 157,712 miles

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

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

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

h.brke 16% on min

Pass 9 Oct 2017 149,612 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Fail 9 Oct 2017 149,612 miles

Front tyres x 2 edges worn

Rear tyres x 2 edges worn

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 145,850 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 145,850 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 133,168 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 107,610 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 80,723 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 76,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2011 67,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 67,330 miles

rear number plate is starting to deteriorate

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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ST57 FZV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ST57 FZV, 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 ST57 FZV registered?

ST57 FZV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is ST57 FZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 FZV shows 12 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.

Does ST57 FZV have outstanding finance?

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