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YF07 ZCO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

148,135 mi
Last recorded148,135 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF07 ZCO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,135 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 142,019 miles

Both front leading suspension arm bushes deteriorating/worn

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

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

Offside front wiper blade juddering

Pass 13 May 2019 133,124 miles

*** Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limits 2mm and inner edge worn *** 225/50R17 ROF

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 13 May 2019 133,124 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

*** Nearside rear tyre worn very close to limits 2mm and inner edge worn *** 225/50R17 ROF

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working started to work after opening bonnet (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Pass 21 Sep 2017 122,005 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Sep 2017 122,005 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed nail in Tyre 225/50/17 run flat (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 May 2016 111,087 miles

** nearside front tyre worn very close to exposing cords 225/50/17 runflat **

centre brake light partially works

front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

offside front tyre worn low

tyre pressure warning on dash

Fail 13 May 2016 111,087 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

** nearside front tyre worn very close to exposing cords 225/50/17 runflat **

centre brake light partially works

front antiroll bar mounting bushes worn

nearside rear mudflap insecure

offside front tyre worn low

tyre pressure warning on dash

*** crank pulley snapped off ***

Pass 6 Jun 2015 100,199 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 30 May 2015 100,190 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 May 2014 91,009 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 80,555 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 64,350 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 51,966 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 41,263 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 ZCO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel 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 YF07 ZCO, 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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YF07 ZCO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 18 June 2007.

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