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YF57 FVC

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,481 mi
Last recorded99,481 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FVC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 99,481 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 91,099 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2023 88,784 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 84,811 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 81,121 miles

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

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle.

Pass 18 Aug 2020 77,033 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2019 73,749 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 68,375 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2017 61,093 miles

cut in offside rear tyre inner side wall

under trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some vehicle checks

Pass 25 Aug 2016 54,919 miles

covers trays fitted

o/s/f tyre side wall inner starting to split

rear pads low

Pass 19 Aug 2015 48,637 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 45,672 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 37,279 miles

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Aug 2013 37,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

DAMAGE TO OUTER WALL OF N/S/F TYRE

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2012 28,973 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2011 20,418 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 18,630 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Dec 2010 18,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

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 FVC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FVC, 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

How do I check the history of YF57 FVC?

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What year was YF57 FVC registered?

YF57 FVC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is YF57 FVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 FVC shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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