2007 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · VK57 YEG
2007 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 01 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 196,321 miles. MOT expired on 05 Nov 2019. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Worcester
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 05 Nov 2019
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (01 Oct 2019)
- Recorded Mileage
- 196,321 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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VK57 YEG Key Findings
- 15 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 06/11/2018
- 196,321 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 6 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
VK57 YEG MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
15 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (VK57 YEG) between November 2010 and November 2018.
The record contains 9 passes and 6 failures.
The most recent test on 06 November 2018 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 6 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (15 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))”; “Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))”; “Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))”.
VK57 YEG Mileage History
- 02/11/201066,715 mi
- 04/11/201066,812 mi+97 mi
- 09/11/201181,911 mi+15,099 mi
- 09/11/201181,911 mi
- 09/11/2012103,994 mi+22,083 mi
- 14/10/2013114,497 mi+10,503 mi
- 14/10/2013114,502 mi+5 mi
- 01/10/2014127,130 mi+12,628 mi
- 26/10/2015137,789 mi+10,659 mi
- 25/10/2016151,199 mi+13,410 mi
- 25/10/2016151,199 mi
- 24/10/2017176,453 mi+25,254 mi
- 23/10/2018196,249 mi+19,796 mi
- 02/11/2018196,315 mi+66 mi
- 06/11/2018196,321 mi+6 mi
Average of roughly 16,178 miles per year across 15 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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