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YF57 EJN

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

158,942 mi
Last recorded158,942 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 EJN
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 158,942 miles

Both rear tyres balding on inner edges

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2025 143,986 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jan 2024 138,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2023 207,234 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 207,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 117,642 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2021 111,050 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm & bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine cover/undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2020 96,058 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 93,401 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 86,508 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 84,243 miles

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

emission too clean for reading

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2016 79,261 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 77,360 miles

offside rear tyre valve perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2014 72,638 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2014 72,638 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2013 65,805 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge/no tread/cord nearly exposed

offside headlamp aim switched to continental driving

Pass 13 Nov 2012 56,205 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

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

Pass 4 Nov 2011 45,784 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 34,206 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 EJN is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 EJN, 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 YF57 EJN registered?

YF57 EJN is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 15 November 2007.

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