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YA56 FOH

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

202,155 mi
Last recorded202,155 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 FOH
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 202,155 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2025 202,155 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 199,558 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 183,426 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 167,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play RearMost (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 154,881 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2020 141,759 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 128,689 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 116,649 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2017 105,868 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 98,985 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,469 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 83,178 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Jan 2013 71,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jan 2012 65,563 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 54,821 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 47,131 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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YA56 FOH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YA56 FOH, 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 YA56 FOH registered?

YA56 FOH is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 February 2007.

Is YA56 FOH safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA56 FOH shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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