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YA56 HVV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 4799cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

173,253 mi
Last recorded173,253 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA56 HVV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine4,799cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 173,253 miles

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

Nearside Front Mirror Deteriorated

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 171,288 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 165,143 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 158,345 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (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))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 158,335 miles

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

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (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))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2021 150,767 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 146,194 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 140,979 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 135,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 129,268 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 114,657 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 101,099 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 85,438 miles
Fail 6 May 2014 85,438 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 69,734 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 May 2012 55,080 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 43,609 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 26,208 miles

both front tyres are wearing on outer edges!!!

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 HVV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 4,799cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YA56 HVV, 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 YA56 HVV registered?

YA56 HVV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 February 2007.

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