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Y19 MES

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,190 mi
Last recorded135,190 miles
Recorded on25 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY19 MES
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2024 135,190 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Evidence of oil on under guard (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyres have some cracking and small split in N/S/R tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip near top of screen (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2023 135,190 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 135,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Some wear on both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and low on pressure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 134,948 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight damage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has some wear on outer tread

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

Fail 7 Apr 2021 134,948 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning Both front lamps (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Slight damage (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has some wear on outer tread

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 130,226 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both hoses (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 118,547 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 118,547 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2018 101,360 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 85,199 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 85,199 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 70,341 miles

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

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2015 70,341 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jan 2015 65,353 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 60,318 miles

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

Fail 6 Jan 2014 60,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,757 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 49,023 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 49,023 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 38,150 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Apr 2010 20,543 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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Y19 MES is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 Y19 MES, 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 Y19 MES registered?

Y19 MES is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is Y19 MES safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y19 MES shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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