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HK56 MUB

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

193,578 mi
Last recorded193,578 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK56 MUB
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 193,578 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 189,267 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 187,148 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Feb 2024 187,147 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 183,778 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 179,464 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 171,530 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 166,307 miles

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

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Fail 20 Feb 2020 166,302 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

parking brake requires adjustment or repair

Pass 19 Feb 2019 158,486 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 149,463 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 20 Feb 2017 139,953 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2017 139,949 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Feb 2016 133,674 miles

Nearside Rear lower arm front bush slightly perished.

Offside Front coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Mar 2015 127,652 miles

engine management light on

Fail 20 Mar 2015 126,971 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

engine management light on

Pass 19 Mar 2014 126,430 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders

nearside front tyre worn low on inner shoulder

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner shoulder

Pass 10 Mar 2013 117,230 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,216 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 99,217 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2010 86,702 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 86,702 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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HK56 MUB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HK56 MUB, 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 HK56 MUB registered?

HK56 MUB is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is HK56 MUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK56 MUB shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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