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YB07 UMG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,315 mi
Last recorded99,315 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UMG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 99,315 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

parking brake effort low 19%

Fail 19 Apr 2016 99,210 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' danglies removed from mirror (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 92,133 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 85,070 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2014 84,246 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,340 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 74,275 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 64,386 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 56,446 miles

Windscreen has been repaired

Pass 4 Jun 2010 45,460 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 44,330 miles

Nearside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

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 UMG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 UMG, 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 UMG registered?

YB07 UMG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is YB07 UMG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 UMG shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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