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YF57 GKK

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

250,837 mi
Last recorded250,837 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 250,837 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2024 244,213 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 238,286 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 233,585 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 228,739 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2020 225,774 miles

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

n/s/f steering rack gaiter has damp of oil

underside tray fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2019 202,753 miles

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 202,753 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing low on edges

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2018 171,280 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 14 Jul 2017 139,064 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 105,904 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal STEERING RACK (2.3.3b)

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 23 Jul 2015 77,936 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 64,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2013 53,513 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 24,662 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 23,063 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)

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 GKK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 GKK, 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 GKK registered?

YF57 GKK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 11 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 GKK shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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