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YF57 SYP

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

184,351 mi
Last recorded184,351 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 184,351 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2022 184,309 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively damaged Both Sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated Latch Sticking (3.1 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 6 Dec 2021 174,090 miles

Undertrays Fitted

Fail 4 Dec 2021 174,068 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertrays Fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2020 167,025 miles

view obstructed by under covers

Fail 30 Nov 2020 167,025 miles

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

view obstructed by under covers

Pass 14 Nov 2019 161,077 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Nov 2019 161,076 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front 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))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 155,013 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 145,766 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2017 145,765 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 130,929 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 122,324 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2014 111,442 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 111,442 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 95,828 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2013 95,828 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 79,817 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 62,559 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre 3mm

Pass 3 Dec 2010 47,741 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 SYP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SYP, 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 SYP registered?

YF57 SYP is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 December 2007.

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