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YF57 FHB

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,744 mi
Last recorded186,744 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FHB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 186,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 179,866 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 176,585 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 171,772 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 167,634 miles

Front engine undertrays missing

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube is broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 167,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front engine undertrays missing

Oil leak, but not excessive dipstick tube is broken (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 158,004 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both NSF OSF (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All OSR NSR NSF OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Hand brake high

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both OSR NSR (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 141,237 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2018 123,239 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 123,236 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 118,630 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 110,729 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2016 110,729 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,585 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Apr 2014 91,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 82,547 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 74,242 miles

EML light is illuminated

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

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

Offside Outer 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 18 Nov 2010 47,557 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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YF57 FHB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 FHB, 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 FHB registered?

YF57 FHB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2007.

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