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JA03 YMO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

163,068 mi
Last recorded163,068 miles
Recorded on28 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJA03 YMO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 May 2026 163,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear upper arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2025 148,758 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2024 135,200 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 23 May 2023 121,976 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, tyre fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, on limit, tyre fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2023 121,746 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, tyre fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall, on limit, tyre fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2022 111,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 May 2022 111,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 May 2021 103,656 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 11 May 2021 103,656 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2020 96,793 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 96,672 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 92,580 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 92,494 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Hazard warning switch insecure (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine ??? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Oct 2018 92,283 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2017 85,533 miles

Nearside Number plate light dim

Offside number plate light dim

Fail 12 Aug 2017 85,532 miles

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

Nearside Number plate light dim

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner and outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside number plate light dim

Pass 4 Jul 2016 76,929 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 70,986 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 70,745 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 66,291 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2013 54,776 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 54,776 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 44,999 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

non run flat tyre fitted to offside rear

Pass 31 May 2011 34,628 miles
Fail 30 May 2011 34,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2010 24,031 miles

both front tyres getting close to legal limit 3mm

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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JA03 YMO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JA03 YMO, 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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JA03 YMO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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