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HV57 WKJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

241,905 mi
Last recorded241,905 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2023 241,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parkbrake lever at upper limit

Pass 21 Jul 2022 229,189 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 15 Jul 2022 228,993 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 10 Jul 2021 216,183 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2020 201,661 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 188,844 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 175,481 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,680 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2016 138,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 110,354 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,340 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 80,002 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 68,130 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 53,058 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2010 40,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 40,801 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 WKJ 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 WKJ, 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 WKJ registered?

HV57 WKJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 October 2007.

Is HV57 WKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for HV57 WKJ 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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