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YC07 MKF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,798 mi
Last recorded184,798 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 MKF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 184,798 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 184,798 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 166,972 miles

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)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 4 Jul 2016 166,972 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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)

off side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 10 Jun 2015 151,396 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 151,396 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 133,210 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 124,915 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 115,352 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 106,008 miles

both front tyres badly worn on outer edges

Pass 21 Jun 2010 83,868 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2010 83,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 MKF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YC07 MKF, 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 YC07 MKF registered?

YC07 MKF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is YC07 MKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 MKF shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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