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YC57 GWL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,289 mi
Last recorded123,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 GWL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2021 123,289 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 114,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 107,190 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 107,190 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 100,782 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 92,205 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2016 79,388 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 68,413 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 14 Jan 2014 57,575 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2014 57,575 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 11 Jan 2013 47,383 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 37,409 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 4 Jan 2012 37,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2010 26,484 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 GWL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YC57 GWL, 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 YC57 GWL registered?

YC57 GWL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 October 2007.

Is YC57 GWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC57 GWL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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