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LF07 YDX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

268,915 mi
Last recorded268,915 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2022 268,915 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 246,545 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2020 228,286 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2019 208,400 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play booth side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 208,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play booth side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 195,188 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2016 179,294 miles

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

Fail 30 Dec 2016 179,294 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 161,458 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 144,507 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2013 133,189 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2012 120,234 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front tyre deteriorated and worn on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 111,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 111,795 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 100,756 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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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LF07 YDX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc 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 LF07 YDX, 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 LF07 YDX registered?

LF07 YDX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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