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WN07 YZU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

196,072 mi
Last recorded196,072 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 YZU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2023 196,072 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 196,071 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 184,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 176,611 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2021 176,606 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front 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 6 Jul 2020 166,213 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2019 151,286 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 137,307 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 125,518 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 117,132 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 108,090 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 99,527 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2014 99,524 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 89,676 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 82,627 miles

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

Front brake discs worn

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

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Fail 13 Apr 2012 82,624 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Rear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Pass 5 Apr 2011 72,940 miles

Both rfear tyres worn on inner shoulders

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front seatbelt slow to retract

Parking brake did not lock up

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wipers smearing

Pass 22 Mar 2010 60,117 miles

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

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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WN07 YZU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 WN07 YZU, 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 WN07 YZU registered?

WN07 YZU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 April 2007.

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