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YC07 CWG

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,046 mi
Last recorded147,046 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 CWG
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2023 147,046 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

front inner pads low and rear inner pads low

Pass 20 May 2022 139,941 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

rear pads low

Pass 5 May 2021 138,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2020 136,252 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 131,760 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 125,514 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2016 121,810 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 117,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 175,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 102,679 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2012 91,772 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2012 91,772 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 7 Jan 2012 79,893 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2012 79,893 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 68,570 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 58,257 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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YC07 CWG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YC07 CWG, 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

How do I check the history of YC07 CWG?

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What year was YC07 CWG registered?

YC07 CWG is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 April 2007.

Is YC07 CWG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 CWG shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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