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YB07 VCP

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

203,603 mi
Last recorded203,603 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB07 VCP
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 203,603 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2025 198,116 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2025 198,116 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2024 188,499 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Reduced dampening affect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Day running light out

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 188,498 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Thrust arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords + Worn on edge + Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Front Headlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil + Reduced dampening affect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + Cut no cords + Cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Day running light out

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 177,822 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2022 169,531 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2021 156,711 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 156,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jul 2020 143,922 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 131,736 miles

handbrake efforts low

Fail 22 Jul 2019 131,707 miles

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

handbrake efforts low

Pass 7 Aug 2018 119,808 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,879 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 105,508 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 95,097 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2015 94,982 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 84,002 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,451 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013 73,450 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

strong smell of fuel but no leak found unable to find leak due to engine panels

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,856 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 55,181 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 43,827 miles

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

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

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 VCP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 VCP, 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.

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What year was YB07 VCP registered?

YB07 VCP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 19 July 2007.

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The MOT history for YB07 VCP shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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