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YK07 OYF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,358 mi
Last recorded173,358 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 OYF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2023 173,358 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2023 173,358 miles

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (4.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2022 166,346 miles

different wheels fitted front to rear

offside and nearside front tyres worn perished cracking outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2022 166,343 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault airr bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured edge (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear worn close to legal limit and deep cut on outer sidewall

offside and nearside front tyres worn perished cracking outer edges

Pass 17 Dec 2019 154,338 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 146,963 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2017 128,440 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 119,775 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2016 119,592 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 8 Sep 2015 105,919 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 104,997 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,893 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,406 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 57,672 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 57,672 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 47,264 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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YK07 OYF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OYF, 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 OYF registered?

YK07 OYF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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