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LF07 YUL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,084 mi
Last recorded158,084 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF07 YUL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 158,084 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 x rearmost subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 158,030 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 2 x rearmost subframe mounting points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 152,959 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2020 152,959 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 146,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc plate

Offside Front Brake disc plate

Fail 15 Nov 2019 146,453 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc plate

Offside Front Brake disc plate

Pass 1 Nov 2018 140,382 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 140,382 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 129,243 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2017 129,243 miles

Offside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2016 116,181 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Fail 28 Oct 2016 116,171 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

lean burn emissions system

Pass 26 Oct 2015 100,739 miles

engine covers fitted/under-trays fitted

lean burn no emission readings

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven wear to tread

rear exhaust rubber mounts weak

Fail 26 Oct 2015 100,739 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine covers fitted/under-trays fitted

lean burn no emission readings

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside and offside rear tyres uneven wear to tread

rear exhaust rubber mounts weak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 90,694 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,026 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 72,800 miles

Off side rear reflector damaged.

Fail 5 Jul 2012 72,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Off side rear reflector damaged.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,795 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 42,290 miles

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

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 YUL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LF07 YUL, 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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LF07 YUL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 March 2007.

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