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HJ07 YSM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Sep 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

195,724 mi
Last recorded195,724 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ07 YSM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 195,724 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2025 195,419 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2024 195,129 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2023 190,495 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2021 173,092 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 167,750 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,581 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 160,581 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 152,142 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 152,111 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 142,054 miles

nearside rear tyre edge worn

Fail 4 Jul 2017 142,054 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre edge very worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 2 Aug 2016 133,659 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 130,186 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 130,173 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 121,121 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2015 121,121 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 108,699 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 108,699 miles

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 28 May 2013 92,923 miles
Fail 22 May 2013 92,666 miles

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges and in patches / noisy?

Pass 27 Apr 2012 75,602 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 75,588 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Both front tyres heavily worn inner edge / Tracking? Change both together

Rear brake pads look low

Pass 4 May 2011 59,626 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 59,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Change O/S/R tyre? and reset alignment

Front brake pads look low

Fail 12 May 2010 46,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2010 46,590 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 YSM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 HJ07 YSM, 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 YSM registered?

HJ07 YSM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 May 2007.

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