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YJ07 KGM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Dec 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

115,318 mi
Last recorded115,318 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ07 KGM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 115,318 miles

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 113,224 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake back plates slightly loose

Fail 14 Nov 2024 113,200 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake back plates slightly loose

Pass 13 Nov 2023 109,038 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake disc backplates slightly loose

Fail 13 Nov 2023 109,038 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, plastic coating swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front brake disc backplates slightly loose

Pass 14 Nov 2022 104,869 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Front section of exhaust is deteriorated (flexi)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 102,184 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust section deteriorated flexi

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 102,184 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front exhaust section deteriorated flexi

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 95,709 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin starting to wear low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front (flexi)section of exhaust is deteriated

Front bumper has damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has just met pass criteria

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,946 miles

Front bumper has slight damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, starting to wear low (5.2.3 (e))

Rear differential has slight leak

handbrake ratchet worn

Pass 14 Nov 2018 87,926 miles

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 15 Nov 2017 84,070 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 76,656 miles

Oil leak rear axle ()

Pass 13 Nov 2015 79,969 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 63,120 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 63,120 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 53,721 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,967 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 43,681 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 36,835 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2011 36,820 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 29,043 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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YJ07 KGM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YJ07 KGM, 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 YJ07 KGM registered?

YJ07 KGM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 21 August 2007.

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