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YA07 SPV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

175,519 mi
Last recorded175,519 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 SPV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 175,519 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2024 163,397 miles

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

Rear Handbrake only just met MOT standers

Pass 23 Nov 2023 156,855 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2023 156,855 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2022 151,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2021 143,081 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MOST REAR OF THE TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2021 143,081 miles

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

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play MOST REAR OF THE TWO (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2020 131,329 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 107,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 96,624 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 87,150 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 76,605 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 17,000 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)

Pass 27 May 2014 58,486 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 58,472 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2013 48,431 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 41,305 miles

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Rear tyres getting low

Fail 5 Mar 2012 41,280 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front tyres wearing inside edge

Rear tyres getting low

Pass 14 Mar 2011 34,763 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 25,500 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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YA07 SPV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YA07 SPV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA07 SPV registered?

YA07 SPV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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