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YF07 ZWA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,001 mi
Last recorded202,001 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 202,001 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2024 196,514 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 191,596 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing

Fail 3 Nov 2023 191,594 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear brake calliper retaining clip missing

Pass 28 Oct 2022 185,006 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 179,641 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 179,623 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 173,392 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 163,973 miles
Pass 1 May 2018 159,325 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 153,407 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 148,365 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 143,075 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 135,429 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 135,428 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 120,403 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 99,809 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 78,978 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 56,347 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Jun 2010 56,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZWA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZWA, 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 ZWA registered?

YF07 ZWA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 June 2007.

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