2007 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YH57 MDV
2007 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 24 Sept 2007. Recorded mileage 213,495 miles. MOT expired on 10 Apr 2025. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Expired on 10 Apr 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 213,495 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YH57 MDV Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 12/04/2024
- 213,495 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YH57 MDV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (YH57 MDV) between January 2022 and April 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 12 April 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (3 issues), Tyres (1 issue). 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.
YH57 MDV Mileage History
- 21/01/2022206,091 mi
- 20/01/2023211,022 mi+4,931 mi
- 20/01/2023211,022 mi
- 12/04/2024213,495 mi+2,473 mi
Average of roughly 3,330 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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