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YF57 SSO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

132,376 mi
Last recorded132,376 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 132,376 miles

o/s/front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 4 Apr 2016 132,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

o/s/front tyre worn slightly on inner and outer edges

undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 25 Mar 2015 118,929 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 118,929 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 106,426 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 106,426 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 96,886 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 82,943 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 82,943 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,201 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 82,201 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 58,245 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 SSO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 SSO, 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 SSO registered?

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

Is YF57 SSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF57 SSO shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YF57 SSO have outstanding finance?

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