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YB07 UXO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,267 mi
Last recorded154,267 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 UXO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 154,267 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2024 147,871 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2023 140,957 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 132,865 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,103 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 118,458 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 108,137 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 101,468 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 101,468 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning Outside (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 96,180 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 90,995 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 13 Jul 2016 90,995 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 87,428 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 87,428 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2014 76,746 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 74,047 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2013 74,012 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

offside rear punctured on inner shoulder

Pass 13 Sep 2012 66,197 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

small cuts in sidewall of n/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,976 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 36,792 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,398 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 36,398 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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 UXO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 UXO, 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 UXO registered?

YB07 UXO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 June 2007.

Is YB07 UXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB07 UXO shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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