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YD57 XEL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

187,121 mi
Last recorded187,121 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2026 187,121 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 17 Mar 2026 187,074 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing joint (6.1.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm insecurely attached bolt snapped (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 178,312 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 169,692 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2023 169,688 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Jul 2022 160,345 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 145,545 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 131,175 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edge.

Pass 20 Jul 2019 122,734 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 119,675 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Jun 2017 117,931 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 114,903 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2015 108,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 105,527 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 94,943 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 20 Jul 2012 83,531 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 20 Jul 2012 83,530 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 75,072 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 64,106 miles

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

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

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 XEL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YD57 XEL, 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 YD57 XEL registered?

YD57 XEL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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