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YF57 GSU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

155,222 mi
Last recorded155,222 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 155,222 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear wish bone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 155,221 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear wish bone front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 151,917 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2018 151,916 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 31% imbalance (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid very weak and not hitting screen (3.5 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 145,032 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2016 139,233 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)

Fail 22 Aug 2016 139,233 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 27 Mar 2015 131,656 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 131,656 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

o/s/r tyre near worn inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2013 127,418 miles

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 25 Nov 2013 127,418 miles

Offside Rear Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

both rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 118,198 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 97,128 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 73,754 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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 GSU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GSU, 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 GSU registered?

YF57 GSU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YF57 GSU shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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