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YC57 CVA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

142,320 mi
Last recorded142,320 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 CVA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 142,320 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 141,883 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 134,222 miles

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2020 125,447 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 113,604 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2018 113,594 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 102,267 miles

Both rear tyres low on inner edges.

Fail 7 Nov 2017 102,209 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed Both front (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres low on inner edges.

Pass 8 Nov 2016 92,455 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 92,453 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working high level brake light (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 80,920 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 69,829 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,156 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2012 51,024 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 40,035 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 40,026 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2010 31,235 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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YC57 CVA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YC57 CVA, 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 YC57 CVA?

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What year was YC57 CVA registered?

YC57 CVA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 27 September 2007.

Is YC57 CVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 CVA shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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