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YF57 AHE

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,829 mi
Last recorded168,829 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 AHE
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2024 168,829 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 168,829 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2023 165,178 miles
Pass 5 May 2022 155,785 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 146,810 miles
Fail 10 May 2021 146,810 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2020 139,774 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 134,292 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 130,671 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 130,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 121,564 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,063 miles

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

Offside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 20 Nov 2015 102,544 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 92,311 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 82,671 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,086 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 60,904 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,281 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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YF57 AHE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YF57 AHE, 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 YF57 AHE registered?

YF57 AHE is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 30 November 2007.

Is YF57 AHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 AHE shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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