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YB07 UKV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

161,002 mi
Last recorded161,002 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 161,002 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 12 Nov 2024 145,682 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 142,300 miles

Undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2022 132,578 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 132,576 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

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

Fail 12 Oct 2022 132,338 miles

Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 118,521 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 118,521 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 111,927 miles

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

engine MIL light on

Fail 27 Oct 2020 111,992 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

engine MIL light on

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,299 miles

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

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

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

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Feb 2019 105,050 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under - trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2018 95,982 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre wearing on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 28 Feb 2017 87,823 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2016 77,984 miles

Nearside Front nail in it

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake disc s have a slight lip on them

Pass 17 Mar 2015 68,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 60,132 miles

Nearside 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 6 Mar 2013 55,248 miles

offside front tyre perishing / splitting open on the inner side wall

Pass 22 Mar 2012 47,787 miles

near side front tyer slight cut on iner bead

Pass 28 Mar 2011 42,440 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 36,378 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 UKV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YB07 UKV, 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 UKV registered?

YB07 UKV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is YB07 UKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 UKV shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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