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HY07 SWX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

125,713 mi
Last recorded125,713 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY07 SWX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 125,713 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2025 121,374 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2024 116,498 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2023 112,531 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 112,529 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both sides (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 108,863 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2021 106,068 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2020 102,733 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 89,467 miles

condition of handbrake lever

Pass 25 Jan 2018 83,881 miles

blip not detected on emissions

Pass 8 Sep 2016 69,686 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)

brake warning light on

Pass 11 Sep 2015 57,827 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 48,253 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,934 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 37,387 miles

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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 SWX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 HY07 SWX, 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 HY07 SWX registered?

HY07 SWX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is HY07 SWX safe to buy?

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