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YE07 VTC

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,208 mi
Last recorded101,208 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE07 VTC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 101,208 miles

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2021 101,208 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,197 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 95,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 24 May 2017 84,098 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 May 2017 84,095 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 75,579 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 65,873 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 55,943 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,028 miles

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

both front tyres slight wall deteriation

off side front door slight damage

slight power steering fluid leak to reservor

Pass 24 May 2012 39,608 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2012 39,608 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 May 2011 30,801 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 May 2010 22,077 miles
Fail 14 May 2010 22,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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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YE07 VTC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YE07 VTC, 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 YE07 VTC registered?

YE07 VTC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 24 May 2007.

Is YE07 VTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE07 VTC shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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