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YF57 FAJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

216,456 mi
Last recorded216,456 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2019 216,456 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245 40 R18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 206,270 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2018 205,874 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2017 195,428 miles

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

centres of front discs corroding

o/s/r tyre tread around 3mm

play in n/s/r lower hub bushes

undertrays and engine covers fitted-undertray slightly insecure n/s

Pass 26 Nov 2016 185,213 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (2.4.G.2)

slight play in n/s/r lower hub bush and pin

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Nov 2015 167,265 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 145,012 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2014 145,012 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 120,799 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2012 101,743 miles

Both rear tyres are worn on inner edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 74,447 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 50,647 miles

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

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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YF57 FAJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc 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 YF57 FAJ, 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 YF57 FAJ registered?

YF57 FAJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 November 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 FAJ 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.

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