2007 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · HV57 BLJ
2007 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 28 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 86,796 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Portsmouth
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Jan 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 86,796 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.
Thinking of buying this vehicle? Free MOT and tax checks do not cover legal ownership. If outstanding finance exists, finance companies have legal right to repossess without compensation.
HV57 BLJ Key Findings
- 19 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 19/01/2026
- 86,796 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
HV57 BLJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
19 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (HV57 BLJ) between September 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 19 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (5 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 6 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)”.
HV57 BLJ Mileage History
- 07/09/201024,938 mi
- 14/09/201025,157 mi+219 mi
- 15/09/201025,157 mi
- 30/08/201132,231 mi+7,074 mi
- 30/08/201132,231 mi
- 31/08/201239,386 mi+7,155 mi
- 30/08/201345,878 mi+6,492 mi
- 17/12/201458,838 mi+12,960 mi
- 21/12/201568,771 mi+9,933 mi
- 22/12/2016117,526 mi+48,755 mi
- 21/12/201776,105 mi-41,421 mi
- 14/12/201878,170 mi+2,065 mi
- 13/12/201979,184 mi+1,014 mi
- 07/12/202080,359 mi+1,175 mi
- 17/12/202181,532 mi+1,173 mi
- 20/12/202282,797 mi+1,265 mi
- 21/12/202384,969 mi+2,172 mi
- 21/01/202585,863 mi+894 mi
- 19/01/202686,796 mi+933 mi
Average of roughly 4,025 miles per year across 19 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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