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HJ07 VKU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Sep 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

133,132 mi
Last recorded133,132 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 VKU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 133,132 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 123,740 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 107,207 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 106,612 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2021 105,947 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,476 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre on inner shoulder - also under-inflated - 245/40R18 93Y run flat ()

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

engine covers and under-trays fitted obscuring the view to some components

Pass 21 Aug 2019 103,735 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

Fail 21 Aug 2019 103,735 miles

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

front brake discs lipped/worn

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2018 99,794 miles

front brake discs lipped/worn

front windscreen wipers smearing

under trays obscuring the view to some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2017 99,502 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside rear ()

front brake discs lipped/worn

front windscreen wipers smearing

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 21 Aug 2016 98,840 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2015 95,868 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 92,363 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 86,359 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 86,358 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Jul 2012 81,256 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jun 2011 69,600 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 41,571 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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HJ07 VKU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc 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 HJ07 VKU, 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

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What year was HJ07 VKU registered?

HJ07 VKU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 April 2007.

Is HJ07 VKU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HJ07 VKU 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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