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ST57 FZW

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,520 mi
Last recorded113,520 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST57 FZW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 113,520 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2025 113,506 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 112,866 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2023 109,543 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2023 109,525 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2022 105,574 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 105,547 miles

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

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 100,821 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jun 2020 97,659 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,543 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge near side and off side (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 88,199 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement near side and off side lower arm inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 May 2017 80,617 miles

Engine cover & Undertray

Pass 13 Jun 2016 75,177 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 70,857 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 67,805 miles

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

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 12 Nov 2011 60,030 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Nov 2010 55,028 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,028 miles

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

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 FZW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ST57 FZW, 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 FZW registered?

ST57 FZW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 November 2007.

Is ST57 FZW safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST57 FZW shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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