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YK07 VFL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

120,276 mi
Last recorded120,276 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 VFL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 120,276 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output On limit!!! (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Various under body corrosion.

Pass 4 Jan 2025 116,700 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play on limit !!! (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 113,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 109,398 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 31 Jan 2022 106,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Feb 2021 101,821 miles

All brake discs slightly worn and pitted

Pass 8 Feb 2020 100,920 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Feb 2019 99,393 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,997 miles

rear brake discs slightly pited

Pass 6 Feb 2017 96,039 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 96,039 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 90,130 miles

advise both front tyres down to the legal limit on the edges

Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,583 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 76,008 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 67,141 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 59,031 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 48,222 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 37,963 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 VFL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VFL, 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 YK07 VFL registered?

YK07 VFL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 March 2007.

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