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HY07 HRD

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

153,499 mi
Last recorded153,499 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 HRD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 153,499 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2026 153,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2025 145,132 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2025 145,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front 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

Pass 9 Mar 2024 135,475 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2022 132,210 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 132,210 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2021 128,254 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2020 123,677 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 118,515 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 112,975 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 112,975 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 112,975 miles

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 104,623 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 97,340 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2016 97,320 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 90,726 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 84,436 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2013 78,702 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 70,449 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2012 70,448 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Oct 2011 61,664 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 50,423 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 50,423 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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HY07 HRD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HY07 HRD, 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 HY07 HRD registered?

HY07 HRD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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