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NJ57 HYL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,014 mi
Last recorded163,014 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ57 HYL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 163,014 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 154,078 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2018 143,859 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2017 135,398 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2016 126,163 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2016 126,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,158 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 110,204 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 110,204 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 108,955 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 96,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2011 61,492 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 36,827 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 35,039 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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NJ57 HYL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 NJ57 HYL, 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 NJ57 HYL registered?

NJ57 HYL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is NJ57 HYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for NJ57 HYL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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