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YC07 VWK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

233,695 mi
Last recorded233,695 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2026 233,695 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2025 369,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all around (1.1.11 (c))

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2024 224,407 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 344,358 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2022 195,787 miles

Central Front under tray fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 174,702 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 162,240 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40x18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2019 152,482 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 152,485 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2018 140,154 miles

Engine Covers Fitted

UnderTrays Fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2017 129,768 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 117,954 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 103,206 miles

nearside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 27 Mar 2014 87,840 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Mar 2014 87,840 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 70,674 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

emissions too low to get a reading

front tyres wearing on inner edge

nearside front tyre has a slight buldge on outer sidewall

Pass 19 May 2012 54,362 miles

child seats fitted to nearside and offside rear seats

Pass 25 Feb 2011 28,270 miles

emissions to low to register (no printout)

Pass 25 May 2010 22,864 miles

Offside Rear 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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YC07 VWK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VWK, 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 VWK?

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What year was YC07 VWK registered?

YC07 VWK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is YC07 VWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC07 VWK shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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