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HV57 PDO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

137,334 mi
Last recorded137,334 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV57 PDO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2023 137,334 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning wire insecure (1.1.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2022 128,411 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Aug 2022 128,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2021 120,371 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 116,570 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 110,648 miles

Nearside Outer sill cover damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2018 102,059 miles

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

under covers fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2017 93,968 miles

engine and under covers fitted

offside front tyre and offside rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 13 Oct 2016 90,082 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 85,722 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge 245.40r18 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2014 80,156 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 72,356 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 60,661 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 60,667 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 46,914 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 39,229 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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HV57 PDO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PDO, 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 HV57 PDO registered?

HV57 PDO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is HV57 PDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 PDO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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