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YA07 TBY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

171,829 mi
Last recorded171,829 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA07 TBY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 171,829 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 21 Jan 2026 171,759 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 164,925 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2024 156,504 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 150,532 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Jan 2022 146,226 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Jan 2022 146,220 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 141,722 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 137,572 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 128,295 miles

Central Front Upper under try fitted

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 119,994 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 119,994 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 245/35r19 93y (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 265/35r19 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 111,250 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Fail 1 Mar 2017 111,024 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded and heavily lipped. (3.5.1i)

undertrays fitted not allowing full underside inspection

Pass 24 Mar 2016 99,845 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

mulitple undertrays fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 6 Mar 2015 86,017 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 72,419 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 67,159 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 52,795 miles

nearside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outer edges, tyre tread depth at 2mm centre advise replacement

nearside rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge, tyre tread depth at 1.6mm at centre advise immediate replacement

offside front tyre worn smooth on inside and outer edges, tyre tread depth at 2mm centre advise replacement

offside rear tyre wearing smooth on inside edge, tyre tread depth at 1.6mm at centre advise immediate replacement

Pass 8 Jul 2011 35,526 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 23,995 miles

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 1.9mm--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Fail 13 Jul 2010 23,995 miles

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly damaged

nearside rear tyre worn to approx 1.9mm--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

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 TBY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YA07 TBY, 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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YA07 TBY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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