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YC57 SCZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,684 mi
Last recorded124,684 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC57 SCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 124,684 miles

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

under trays and sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2020 124,674 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Position lamp not working both front sidelight (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel hand (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2019 118,889 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 113,507 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Dec 2017 25,944 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 99,180 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 91,410 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 91,410 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2015 82,070 miles

Front tyres are thinning on inner and outer edges

Oil leak

Fail 10 Mar 2015 82,015 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Front tyres are thinning on inner and outer edges

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2013 68,382 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2013 68,382 miles

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

Offside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2012 60,839 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 97,912 miles

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,889 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Oct 2010 45,594 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 SCZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SCZ, 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 YC57 SCZ registered?

YC57 SCZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 October 2007.

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The MOT history for YC57 SCZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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