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HV57 BLJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

86,796 mi
Last recorded86,796 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 BLJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 86,796 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 85,863 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,969 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2022 82,797 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 81,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 80,359 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2019 79,184 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 78,170 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 76,105 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2016 117,526 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 68,771 miles

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 17 Dec 2014 58,838 miles

Front brake discs worn

Handbrake lever has little reserve travel

Rear tyres worn

Pass 30 Aug 2013 45,878 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 39,386 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2011 32,231 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 32,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 25,157 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 25,157 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Sep 2010 24,938 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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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HV57 BLJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 HV57 BLJ, 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 HV57 BLJ registered?

HV57 BLJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is HV57 BLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 BLJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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