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HY57 ZLN

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

205,853 mi
Last recorded205,853 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY57 ZLN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 205,853 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 198,876 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin All Around (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 186,423 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 172,560 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 161,226 miles

slight wear in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 30 Sep 2014 147,477 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 136,133 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 6 Sep 2012 128,057 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2011 118,065 miles

Play in steering rack track rods

Pass 2 Sep 2010 103,696 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2010 103,560 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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HY57 ZLN is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 HY57 ZLN, 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 HY57 ZLN registered?

HY57 ZLN is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is HY57 ZLN safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY57 ZLN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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