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WP56 YAJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

273,699 mi
Last recorded273,699 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 YAJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2023 273,699 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 167,705 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2022 167,696 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm , front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2021 160,425 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 155,181 miles

visibility reduced under shields and side skirts fitted

Fail 10 Jan 2020 155,181 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

visibility reduced under shields and side skirts fitted

Pass 11 Jan 2019 143,800 miles

TPM Lamp on

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 143,800 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

TPM Lamp on

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

Pass 11 Jan 2018 139,039 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2018 139,039 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 128,573 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 128,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 117,460 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 105,523 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 105,523 miles

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 92,069 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 80,963 miles

Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 69,134 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 69,134 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 55,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 43,150 miles

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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WP56 YAJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WP56 YAJ, 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 WP56 YAJ registered?

WP56 YAJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 January 2007.

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