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YD07 OSF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,010 mi
Last recorded128,010 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD07 OSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2024 128,010 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 128,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 117,371 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 112,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 106,875 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 106,874 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 100,801 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2019 100,801 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 94,367 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 94,367 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 88,035 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 82,485 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim Distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play Movement present (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak Evidence of oil under the engine ()

Pass 30 Jun 2015 76,692 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 72,347 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jun 2013 65,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Jun 2012 58,413 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 58,413 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2011 49,975 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 40,956 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 31,957 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 31,957 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 OSF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OSF, 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 YD07 OSF registered?

YD07 OSF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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