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YB57 PRZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,563 mi
Last recorded109,563 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB57 PRZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 109,563 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2024 104,270 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Oct 2024 104,270 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Oct 2023 98,770 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 93,462 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 87,821 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joints ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure on one fixing but no serious effect on light output and not likely to dazzle other road users

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre, upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 87,812 miles

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

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) joints ()

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp unit slightly insecure on one fixing but no serious effect on light output and not likely to dazzle other road users

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play centre, upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2020 78,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn to outer edge / cuts to outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 13 Mar 2020 78,967 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Severely worn to outer edge / cuts to outer side wall.. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2018 68,868 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 62,301 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Oct 2016 57,732 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2015 50,525 miles

Engine Cover Fitted Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2014 45,253 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2013 37,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Oct 2013 37,510 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Nov 2012 33,786 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 33,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2011 30,335 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2010 26,389 miles

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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YB57 PRZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,996cc petrol 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 PRZ, 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 PRZ registered?

YB57 PRZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 December 2007.

Is YB57 PRZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB57 PRZ 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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