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H5 YCS

2007 BMW 518

Silver Diesel 1766cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,553 mi
Last recorded167,553 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 518129,691 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 YCS
MakeBMW
Model518
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,766cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 167,553 miles

front link bars ball joint dust covers slightly deteriorated

rear diff has a misting of oil

Pass 9 Sep 2017 159,131 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 149,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 149,983 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 142,121 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 126,140 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Apr 2013 108,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2012 89,035 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 63,625 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 63,609 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW 518?

Based on 62,660 MOT tests across 8,904 vehicles.

74.0%
Pass Rate
6,367
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
8,904
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 3,373
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,837
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,465
position lamp(s) not working 1,178
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 1,104
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H5 YCS is a 2007 BMW 518 in Silver with a 1,766cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2007 BMW 518 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 129,691 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 518 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 3,373 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H5 YCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 518 typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 518 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H5 YCS registered?

H5 YCS is a 2007 BMW 518, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is H5 YCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 YCS shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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