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YF07 WDW

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

171,642 mi
Last recorded171,642 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 WDW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2026 171,642 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 165,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides worn edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Apr 2024 156,937 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2024 156,937 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2023 141,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 135,295 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2022 135,295 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 131,127 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 131,087 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,357 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2017 116,428 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rear discs scored (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 111,036 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2015 105,063 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 105,051 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2015 94,214 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,646 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 74,646 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 57,512 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 41,628 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,292 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 24,858 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 24,858 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WDW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YF07 WDW, 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

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What year was YF07 WDW registered?

YF07 WDW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 June 2007.

Is YF07 WDW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF07 WDW shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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