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AF57 YYS

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

182,922 mi
Last recorded182,922 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF57 YYS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 182,922 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction arm bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on outer edge, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush, advise replacement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across tread pattern, advise replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 180,839 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2020 177,796 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 170,294 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 149,568 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 128,503 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 189,535 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 13 Sep 2016 117,771 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Aug 2015 106,558 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2015 106,522 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2014 94,488 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2013 83,546 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,182 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 61,779 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 49,290 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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AF57 YYS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AF57 YYS, 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 AF57 YYS registered?

AF57 YYS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 7 September 2007.

Is AF57 YYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF57 YYS shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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