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YB07 AFK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

249,301 mi
Last recorded249,301 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 AFK
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 249,301 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 245,082 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.99mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 234,790 miles

Lower Engine cover fitted obscuring some testable items

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rearward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 226,594 miles

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

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

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

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))

covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2019 226,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

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

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))

covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2018 216,782 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2018 216,782 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 202,205 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 187,506 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2015 168,411 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush bottom (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both nearside and offside (4.1.E.1)

Undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

prop shaft donut bush is detetriorated

Pass 11 Oct 2014 147,606 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear outer c.v joint is corroded and has slight grease leaking for it

prop-shaft donut bush is slightly worn

Pass 5 Oct 2013 129,524 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2013 121,992 miles
Fail 18 May 2013 121,835 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pad wear indicator light on

Pass 22 Jun 2012 109,436 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2011 79,723 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2010 55,504 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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YB07 AFK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YB07 AFK, 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 YB07 AFK registered?

YB07 AFK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2007.

Is YB07 AFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 AFK shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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