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HK07 VEY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

244,148 mi
Last recorded244,148 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK07 VEY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2019 244,148 miles

'General age related corrosion under body'

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 150,015 miles

Exhaust slightly laek

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 139,995 miles

Engine covers fitted

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Nearside front tyres worn on inner/outer tread

Offside Nearside rear tyres worn on inner tread

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted

Pass 31 Oct 2016 129,673 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both H arm bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 121,037 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

smoke emissions to low to get reading

Pass 18 Sep 2014 113,910 miles

worn and scored on inner faces

Fail 18 Sep 2014 113,910 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 99,243 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 99,243 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 87,514 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Sep 2012 87,514 miles

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)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2011 70,708 miles

both rear tyres wearing low centre sections.

deterioration front and rear number plates.

stone chips front windscreen.

Pass 16 Jun 2010 56,232 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chips front windscreen.

Fail 15 Jun 2010 56,232 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

stone chips front windscreen.

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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HK07 VEY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HK07 VEY, 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 HK07 VEY registered?

HK07 VEY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is HK07 VEY safe to buy?

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