MOT Status
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192,306 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH SIDE (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDE (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER TRAY FITTED
Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under the vehicle fitted tray
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S/F, O/S/F. (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Under trays and sheets fitted.
Brake hose excessively deteriorated N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))
Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn N/S/F & O/S/F Front front arm bushes heavy play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
Headlamp lens slightly defective N/S/F & O/S/F (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Under the vehicle fitted tray
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/R & O/S/R (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Brake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps rear no plate (4.7.2 (a))
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
oil leak
under trays an engine covers fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front tyre wearing on edges
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
child seat fitted
oil leak
tyre pressure light on dash
under trays an engine covers fitted
Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre sidewhall damged
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s/f tyre sidewhall damged
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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YB57 MVZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 MVZ, 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 YB57 MVZ registered?
YB57 MVZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2007.
Is YB57 MVZ safe to buy?
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