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LF57 FDZ

2007 BMW 540

Blue Petrol 3999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

85,608 mi
Last recorded85,608 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 54070,857 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF57 FDZ
MakeBMW
Model540
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,999cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 85,608 miles

Bonnet struts not holding bonnet open

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Oct 2024 50,694 miles

rear brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

tyre pressure light is on

Fail 29 Oct 2024 50,693 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

rear brake pads wearing close to wear sensor

tyre pressure light is on

Pass 31 Oct 2023 48,436 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 12 Oct 2022 46,918 miles

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))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2021 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2021 70,609 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing outer edge smooth (5.2.3 (e))

How Reliable is the BMW 540?

Based on 50,016 MOT tests across 4,152 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
4,801
Miles/Year
33
Year Lifespan
4,152
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 2,881
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,341
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,599
parking brake recording little or no effort 1,360
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,334
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LF57 FDZ is a 2007 BMW 540 in Blue with a 3,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2007 BMW 540 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.6% with a typical mileage of 70,857 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 540 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 2,881 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LF57 FDZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 540 typically stays on UK roads for around 33 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 540 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LF57 FDZ registered?

LF57 FDZ is a 2007 BMW 540, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is LF57 FDZ safe to buy?

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