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YE57 ZWY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,039 mi
Last recorded202,039 miles
Recorded on5 May 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE57 ZWY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2024 202,039 miles
Pass 20 May 2023 180,721 miles

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2022 167,850 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 154,110 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 154,110 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 143,240 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 135,249 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 129,952 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 123,580 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 120,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split top boot (2.4.G.2)

under tray and full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 29 Nov 2016 120,272 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt small split top boot (2.4.G.2)

under tray and full floor and outer sills covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 Dec 2015 107,613 miles

under tray and full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2014 97,084 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor obscuring some components

Pass 9 Dec 2013 85,765 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 22 Nov 2012 72,885 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over full floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 61,571 miles

cover over full floor and outer sills

Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,747 miles

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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YE57 ZWY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YE57 ZWY, 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

How do I check the history of YE57 ZWY?

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What year was YE57 ZWY registered?

YE57 ZWY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 10 December 2007.

Is YE57 ZWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE57 ZWY shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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