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EU57 YLG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU57 YLG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 101,677 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty lip inner. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

plastic shields and covers fitted underside unable to fully inspect.

Pass 1 Oct 2024 98,109 miles

Central Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corrosion to edge of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing poor condition age cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively both rear drive shaft joints have slight leak of grease (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2023 94,654 miles

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear outer drive shaft boots slight leaks.

both n/s and o/s rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

various rear suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

Fail 22 Sep 2023 94,654 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

both n/s and o/s front anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover starting to split.

both n/s and o/s rear outer drive shaft boots slight leaks.

both n/s and o/s rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

plastic shields and covers fitted to vehicle underside unable to fully inspect.

various rear suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

Pass 16 Sep 2022 91,315 miles

both n/s and o/s rear outer drive shaft boots slight leaks.

both n/s and o/s rear tyres signs of cracking/perishing.

front number plate water/dirt ingress (advise replacement)

n/s/f anti roll bar link top ball joint dust cover starting to split.

various rear suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

Pass 17 Sep 2021 87,692 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Sep 2020 84,995 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2019 81,433 miles

both front tyre valves cracked/perished.

n/s/f anti roll bar top ball joint dust cover starting to split.

shields and under trays fitted unable to fully inspect.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 77,022 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 72,275 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 67,047 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 61,409 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 55,554 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres worn

Pass 24 Sep 2013 48,766 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 41,893 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 41,877 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 33,673 miles

All undertrays and covers fitted at time of test

Both front tyres feathering on outer edges

Pass 21 Sep 2010 25,429 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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EU57 YLG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 EU57 YLG, 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 EU57 YLG registered?

EU57 YLG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 October 2007.

Is EU57 YLG safe to buy?

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