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FY57 OYH

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

184,544 mi
Last recorded184,544 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY57 OYH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 184,544 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2024 178,194 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2023 168,764 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 166,974 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 148,745 miles

DPF warning light on dash

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers fitted obstructing view

engine undertray wet with oil

Fail 18 Jun 2019 148,745 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

DPF warning light on dash

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

covers fitted obstructing view

engine undertray wet with oil

Pass 12 Jun 2018 128,418 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 123,781 miles

child seats fitted to front and rear unable to check seatbelt-parking brake passed on limit-link boots deteriated-rear pads wearing low-n/s/r tyre on limit

Pass 10 Aug 2016 114,177 miles

windscreen slight crack-o/s/f/ link boot deteriated slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2015 106,260 miles

all tyres worn low

Pass 4 Aug 2014 95,513 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 86,942 miles

front+rear brake pads low

Pass 1 Aug 2012 80,444 miles

slight corrosion rear brake discs on inner face

Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,259 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 47,260 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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FY57 OYH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 FY57 OYH, 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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What year was FY57 OYH registered?

FY57 OYH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 September 2007.

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