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WX57 ZFH

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

213,680 mi
Last recorded213,680 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX57 ZFH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2024 213,680 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2023 207,255 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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 27 Mar 2023 207,255 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 21 Mar 2022 189,950 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2021 164,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has slight play to Bush/Balljoint

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Fail 26 Mar 2021 164,473 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has slight play to Bush/Balljoint

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

Zero Emitter, No Smoke Readings available

Fail 22 Mar 2021 164,169 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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 26 Mar 2020 154,161 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 14 Jan 2019 146,698 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 134,806 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

undershields fitted obscuring some components, centre shield is missing

Pass 7 Jan 2017 127,074 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 116,351 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2015 116,291 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Pass 30 Dec 2014 108,437 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2013 104,140 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 104,055 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2012 85,846 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 85,846 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 68,422 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 68,422 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 52,404 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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WX57 ZFH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WX57 ZFH, 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 WX57 ZFH registered?

WX57 ZFH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 December 2007.

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