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FD57 FZE

2007 BMW 635

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

214,635 mi
Last recorded214,635 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 63594,589 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD57 FZE
MakeBMW
Model635
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc
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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 214,635 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Corrosion rear of body

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 210,469 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2025 210,469 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2024 206,629 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 199,493 miles

Covers preventing inspection of some items

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glasses significantly dim (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2022 190,439 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2022 190,439 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2021 183,874 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dimming system malfunctioning making night time view to rear reduced (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 183,874 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too high Both aims lowered significantly during test (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Dimming system malfunctioning making night time view to rear reduced (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 180,502 miles

stone chip to windscreen

Fail 9 Mar 2020 180,500 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

stone chip to windscreen

Pass 11 Mar 2019 170,510 miles

underside of vehicle has initial surface corrosion

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads + front brake discs corroding/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2019 170,509 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn tie rod arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads + front brake discs corroding/lipped (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has initial surface corrosion

Pass 5 Mar 2018 152,976 miles

rear brake discs starting to pit and wear, brake squeeling

Pass 21 Feb 2017 133,499 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 97,868 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 87,001 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 87,001 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 73,832 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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Fail 29 Jan 2013 73,831 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

emmisions to clean to read

Pass 11 Jan 2012 59,145 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 43,590 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 635?

Based on 51,017 MOT tests across 4,019 vehicles.

78.7%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
43
Year Lifespan
4,019
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,161
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 881
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 775
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 760
Brake pipe excessively corroded 615
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FD57 FZE is a 2007 BMW 635 in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2007 BMW 635 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.1% with a typical mileage of 94,589 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 635 fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 1,161 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FD57 FZE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 635 typically stays on UK roads for around 43 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 635 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was FD57 FZE registered?

FD57 FZE is a 2007 BMW 635, first registered on 23 November 2007.

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