2007 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · AB57 BEX
2007 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 06 Dec 2007. Recorded mileage 141,632 miles. MOT expired on 23 Jan 2026. Currently declared SORN. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Peterborough
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Expired on 23 Jan 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 141,632 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- 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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AB57 BEX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 23/01/2025
- 141,632 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AB57 BEX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (AB57 BEX) between October 2022 and January 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 23 January 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 17 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: “Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ”; “Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))”; “Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear outer bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
AB57 BEX Mileage History
- 11/10/2022123,451 mi
- 18/10/2022123,461 mi+10 mi
- 09/11/2023133,311 mi+9,850 mi
- 24/01/2024133,535 mi+224 mi
- 23/01/2025141,632 mi+8,097 mi
Average of roughly 7,953 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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