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MT57 YRK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

187,178 mi
Last recorded187,178 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT57 YRK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2023 187,178 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2022 182,639 miles

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2022 182,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2021 177,586 miles

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

bonnet has slight damage

front and rear suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2021 177,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

bonnet has slight damage

front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2019 175,491 miles

minor oil leak

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

offside front tyre and both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Fail 16 Dec 2019 175,491 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing both rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

minor oil leak

offside front tyre and both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Jan 2019 172,599 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

both front wipers deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2019 172,599 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible both (4.1.4 (c))

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

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

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

both front wipers deteriorated

brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2018 167,760 miles

brake and suspension components slightly corroded

front brake discs slightly worn

minor oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2017 163,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 157,554 miles

front tyres worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2015 148,179 miles

slight damage to front valance

Pass 10 Dec 2013 135,671 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2012 118,378 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 95,064 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2010 72,269 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 72,269 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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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MT57 YRK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 MT57 YRK, 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 MT57 YRK registered?

MT57 YRK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 December 2007.

Is MT57 YRK safe to buy?

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