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YC57 NCF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

144,518 mi
Last recorded144,518 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 NCF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 144,518 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2023 139,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 139,681 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 128,443 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2021 119,966 miles

full undertray fitted

Fail 17 Sep 2021 119,964 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

full undertray fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2020 118,026 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 114,559 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2019 114,542 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rear arm insecure inner bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 111,185 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 111,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 108,172 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 108,025 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear of wheel (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 104,422 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 102,746 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (3.5.1i)

child seat fitted

Pass 2 Dec 2014 94,581 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 87,704 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 73,888 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 58,261 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 43,763 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 NCF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NCF, 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 NCF registered?

YC57 NCF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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