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AW57 PPY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,309 mi
Last recorded224,309 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAW57 PPY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 224,309 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 214,404 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2023 204,448 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2022 190,718 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Nov 2022 190,718 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Nov 2021 182,345 miles

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brake hose heavily perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2021 182,345 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

n/s/r brake hose heavily perished

o/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2020 172,129 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing heavily

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Nov 2019 152,938 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Pass 27 Nov 2018 147,273 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake hoses started to perish

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 27 Nov 2018 147,273 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear brake hoses started to perish

covers fitted to underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2018 147,267 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt installation anchorage insecure (10.1 (d))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front wiper arm insecure

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 136,016 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2017 136,016 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 109,472 miles

OIL LEAK

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING RACK INNER JOINTS

Pass 27 Oct 2015 100,865 miles

brake warning light on , suspect front pad sensor faulty? front brake pads are ok

Pass 19 Nov 2014 95,925 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 95,925 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise both rear tyres wearing low

advise cut in n/s rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2013 89,200 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 76,213 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 65,089 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 65,089 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 50,112 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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AW57 PPY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series 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 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.0% with a typical mileage of 106,963 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 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 AW57 PPY, 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.

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AW57 PPY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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