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YD07 OLM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

167,329 mi
Last recorded167,329 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 OLM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 167,329 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 154,959 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2024 154,951 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 140,733 miles

Front o/s anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, Front anti roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lights have irregular flash pattern

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin beginning to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off registration plates attached with cable ties to old plates (0.1 (a))

Various small stone chips in the windscreen

Wrong size tyres fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2023 140,731 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, anti roll bar D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre screw ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin beginning to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off registration plates attached with cable ties to old plates (0.1 (a))

hazard warning lights have irregular flash pattern

Fail 26 May 2023 139,759 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Offside Front brake hose loose

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

Pass 25 Jun 2022 129,990 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jun 2022 129,975 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2021 116,319 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 400mm From O/S 130mm From Top Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 116,231 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip 400mm From O/S 130mm From Top Edge. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,554 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 91,837 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 87,818 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 84,909 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 79,245 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 76,092 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 72,903 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 68,465 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 63,758 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 58,935 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 58,935 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 50,590 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2010 50,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

passed emission too low to register on test

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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YD07 OLM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YD07 OLM, 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 YD07 OLM registered?

YD07 OLM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 16 March 2007.

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