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HN57 DYS

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

185,775 mi
Last recorded185,775 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 DYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 185,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 May 2026 185,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 179,844 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2024 172,719 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive BACK AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 May 2024 172,719 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive BACK AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 166,428 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 157,105 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 11 May 2022 157,105 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Feb 2021 134,608 miles

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

rear inner brake pads appear low, advise inspection.

Pass 25 Jan 2020 119,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 110,851 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 101,659 miles

Front damage to windscreen but not affecting view

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Fail 12 Feb 2018 101,659 miles

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

Front damage to windscreen but not affecting view

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

rear tyres wearing low on tread

Pass 9 Feb 2017 92,700 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 92,700 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 82,600 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Front brake pads getting slightly low

Pass 9 Feb 2015

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 54,431 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 54,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 43,043 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 33,039 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 23,448 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 12,880 miles

emissions too low to register

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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HN57 DYS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 HN57 DYS, 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 HN57 DYS registered?

HN57 DYS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2007.

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