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YB07 VEK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,733 mi
Last recorded177,733 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 177,733 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn and have movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn bald on inner edge - has damage to outer sidewall - in worn to limit on tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

light corrosion to underside of vehicle

parking brake efforts only just ment

parking brake has long travel

side skirts fitted at time of test

Pass 22 Apr 2024 161,703 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2023 149,524 miles

Both front tyres cracking

Rear Diff leaking oil

Fail 24 Apr 2023 149,524 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both front tyres cracking

Rear Diff leaking oil

Pass 25 Mar 2022 141,568 miles

Rear Diff Leaking

Pass 9 Mar 2021 132,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre

rear diff leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2020 123,989 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear differential leaking

Fail 7 Mar 2020 123,976 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

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

Rear differential leaking

Pass 7 Mar 2019 92,092 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 84,237 miles

Both front tyres are feathering on the edges 225/50/17

Both rear tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 May 2017 71,808 miles

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Both front tyres are worn very close to cords on the edges

Fail 25 May 2017 71,808 miles

Nail in centre of nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear tyre is low on pressure

Both front tyres are worn very close to cords on the edges

Pass 20 Jun 2016 63,914 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 56,423 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 56,423 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,086 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 40,609 miles

both front brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 30 May 2012 33,414 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 26,268 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 22,066 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 VEK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

YB07 VEK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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