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Y25 MSL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

192,233 mi
Last recorded192,233 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY25 MSL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 192,233 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 187,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 179,348 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2022 165,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 152,687 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 143,389 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyre's 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 14 Nov 2019 137,471 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Fail 12 Nov 2019 137,470 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

under trays fitted preventing full under body inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2018 130,939 miles

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front suspension lower ball joints have slight play

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

O/s/f tyre is low of tread and worn on edges

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,939 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged or deteriorated and function affected Suspension air bag (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Both front brake hoses are perished

Both front suspension lower ball joints have slight play

Both front tyres are low of tread and worn on edges

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres are low of tread

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 17 Nov 2017 123,725 miles

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Front brake discs are corroded

Inner steering rack joints have slight play

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/s/r lower ball joint and upper arm have slight play

Undertrays fitted preventing full underside inspection

Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,454 miles

Both rear brake hoses are perished

Both rear tyres have 1.6mm of tread remaining

Brake reaction bushes are soft

Engine covers fitted preventing full under bonnet inspection

Undertrays fitted preventing full under side inspection

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 93,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake hoses perished

rear subframe bushes are soft

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 26 Mar 2015 93,383 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake hoses perished

rear subframe bushes are soft

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Feb 2014 83,443 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 69,713 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 69,494 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 60,042 miles

both rear tyres wearing inside edge

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 16 Mar 2010 45,935 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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Y25 MSL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 Y25 MSL, 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 Y25 MSL registered?

Y25 MSL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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