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AU07 YTG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,079 mi
Last recorded163,079 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU07 YTG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2021 163,079 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 6 Nov 2021 163,078 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2020 141,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 141,650 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2019 124,300 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 116,997 miles

Nearside Front fog light missing

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 109,278 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 84,576 miles

Offside Front low tread on outside edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2015 71,262 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 60,036 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2013 49,693 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Feb 2012 44,438 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges.

Oil level low.

Wipers slightly smeary.

Pass 11 Feb 2011 40,897 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 40,897 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 33,031 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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AU07 YTG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AU07 YTG, 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.

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What year was AU07 YTG registered?

AU07 YTG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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