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YB57 JJF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 May 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,190 mi
Last recorded106,190 miles
Recorded on9 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 JJF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2026 106,190 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER,REAR,INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2026 106,190 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule UNDER RUBBER (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play UPPER,REAR,INNER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2024 98,208 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2023 93,823 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2023 93,820 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 85,796 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 76,088 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 76,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 68,482 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 14 Feb 2020 68,480 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 47% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 59,643 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2019 59,512 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 50,116 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 41,407 miles

engine covers /under trays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2016 34,931 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

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

Offside Front 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 8 Dec 2014 29,274 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 26,248 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 22,817 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 20,229 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 16,402 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 16,402 miles

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)

registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

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 JJF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YB57 JJF, 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 JJF registered?

YB57 JJF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 December 2007.

Is YB57 JJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 JJF shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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