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YD57 BKO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

128,170 mi
Last recorded128,170 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD57 BKO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2020 128,170 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2019 107,092 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2019 106,507 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 92,453 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,415 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 85,331 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint boot (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on tread wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 77,530 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 72,382 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2014 66,311 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 66,311 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 57,609 miles

Clutch pedal rubber split

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 42,967 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 32,834 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 32,834 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 20,698 miles

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

Front discs worn to minimum spec.

Fail 23 Sep 2010 20,698 miles

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

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

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

Front discs worn to minimum spec.

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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YD57 BKO 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 YD57 BKO, 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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YD57 BKO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 September 2007.

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