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YC07 XFE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

234,847 mi
Last recorded234,847 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC07 XFE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2025 234,847 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2025 234,812 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Undertrays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 206,692 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer mirror glass slight deterioration

Pass 11 Jul 2023 192,750 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 170,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded central coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2022 170,392 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded central coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive residue on undertrays (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 146,894 miles

All tyres perished & cracked but not exposing cords

Both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

corrosion to various suspension & axle components front & rear

Pass 14 Jul 2020 131,584 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 80,027 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 80,027 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 74,969 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

slight play offside steering rack end

Pass 17 Feb 2014 69,013 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 63,375 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 63,375 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 57,405 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,321 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 40,611 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 XFE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 XFE, 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 YC07 XFE registered?

YC07 XFE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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