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HN57 FFS

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

243,473 mi
Last recorded243,473 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN57 FFS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 243,473 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 229,515 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2024 229,515 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 214,880 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 5 Jan 2023 214,874 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 204,265 miles

Under tray fitted

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2021 183,597 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Mar 2021 183,597 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front big bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2020 168,776 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 168,769 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,038 miles

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

Offside Outer Constant velocity boot perished.

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

To clean for emissions test.

Windscreen stone chipped.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 122,904 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 113,555 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 113,555 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)

Pass 26 May 2016 96,236 miles

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 24 May 2016 96,199 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2015 84,727 miles

not all osf sidelight bulbs on

Pass 4 Mar 2014 70,695 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 60,403 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 60,399 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 46,378 miles

both front tyres wearing low inner edges.

damage wheel rims.

deterioration front number plate.

small stone chips across front windscreen.

Pass 21 Sep 2010 39,894 miles

damage nearside front tyre outer sidewall.

damage wheel rims.

small 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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HN57 FFS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FFS, 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 FFS registered?

HN57 FFS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2007.

Is HN57 FFS safe to buy?

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