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LS07 YCU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

188,861 mi
Last recorded188,861 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS07 YCU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2024 188,861 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 182,539 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2022 176,928 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))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 170,702 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2020 163,607 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 151,831 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 151,811 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jun 2018 137,527 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 123,096 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2017 123,096 miles

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 13 May 2016 120,664 miles
Fail 11 May 2016 120,612 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

accident damage to offside front wing

Pass 26 Aug 2014 105,813 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 99,065 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)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 91,639 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 91,631 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 76,201 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 18 Jun 2010 62,825 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Jun 2010 62,799 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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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LS07 YCU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LS07 YCU, 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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What year was LS07 YCU registered?

LS07 YCU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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