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LB57 HTZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

179,104 mi
Last recorded179,104 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB57 HTZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 179,104 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2024 169,005 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 162,989 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 156,036 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2021 147,801 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 144,724 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 132,488 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and both rear sidewall slight damaged (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 118,464 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 113,815 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 106,928 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 163,077 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 95,359 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 89,342 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no emission reading(clean engine)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 89,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

no emission reading(clean engine)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 85,122 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 81,528 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 75,260 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 75,121 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LB57 HTZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 LB57 HTZ, 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 LB57 HTZ registered?

LB57 HTZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is LB57 HTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LB57 HTZ shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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