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YF07 AKJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

162,168 mi
Last recorded162,168 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 AKJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2022 162,168 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2021 147,248 miles

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Sep 2020 144,185 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 137,588 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 133,345 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 124,900 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 116,967 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 109,981 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 102,813 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 91,834 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 75,698 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2012 75,658 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 58,988 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 58,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 45,777 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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YF07 AKJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YF07 AKJ, 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 YF07 AKJ registered?

YF07 AKJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is YF07 AKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 AKJ shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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