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YB57 HWV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

182,005 mi
Last recorded182,005 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 HWV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,997cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2024 182,005 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 170,994 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 170,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 159,362 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 159,362 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 151,817 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 146,041 miles

plastic underside floor covers fitted

Pass 29 May 2019 139,110 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 134,476 miles

no print out was produced due to low emissions

Pass 9 May 2017 126,189 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 116,187 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 8 May 2015 104,330 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 89,340 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 77,666 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 57,123 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 48,995 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 24,870 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 24,870 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear 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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YB57 HWV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YB57 HWV, 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 YB57 HWV registered?

YB57 HWV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 December 2007.

Is YB57 HWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 HWV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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