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YK07 HCZ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

189,772 mi
Last recorded189,772 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 189,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 10 Dec 2024 168,226 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tie rod slight play

Pass 6 Dec 2023 148,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Dec 2023 148,503 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on limit 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre on 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective frosted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam h7 (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,588 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2021 126,934 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 126,929 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2020 115,847 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 115,846 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 113,434 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2019 113,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 98,292 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2018 98,292 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 90,050 miles

Dead rat on engine undertray

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2016 85,157 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2016 85,157 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 78,158 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 78,130 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Aug 2013 69,289 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 69,289 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 May 2012 59,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,232 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 53,232 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 45,617 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 45,501 miles

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

Offside Rear 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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YK07 HCZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YK07 HCZ, 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 YK07 HCZ registered?

YK07 HCZ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2007.

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