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YF57 FGC

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2015
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,657 mi
Last recorded72,657 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2014
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF57 FGC
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2014 72,657 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 59,966 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 47,645 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 47,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 36,890 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 FGC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 YF57 FGC, 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

How do I check the history of YF57 FGC?

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What year was YF57 FGC registered?

YF57 FGC is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 November 2007.

Is YF57 FGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 FGC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 FGC have outstanding finance?

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