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YC57 UHE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

198,550 mi
Last recorded198,550 miles
Recorded on7 May 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2021 198,550 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R & O/S/R (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 171,744 miles

Both front & nearside rear tyre valves heavily perished early replacement recommended

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 158,561 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2019 158,561 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 151,091 miles

Central Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load release button needs to be pressed before belt can be engaged (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 143,875 miles

Unable to reach required engine temperature for emissions test, Tested at 70c

Pass 6 Feb 2016 134,807 miles

both front and o/s/r tyre inner sidewalls cracked

rear brake hoses slightly perished

slight play o/s/r upper rear suspension arm ball joint

Pass 27 Jan 2015 123,278 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2014 105,652 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 84,176 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 81,560 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,464 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 72,282 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,350 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 UHE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 UHE, 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 UHE registered?

YC57 UHE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 October 2007.

Is YC57 UHE safe to buy?

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