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YK07 VST

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

184,910 mi
Last recorded184,910 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 184,910 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2025 180,106 miles

Long travel on park brake

Nearside Front Side light flashing

Offside Front Side light flashing

Fail 19 Feb 2025 179,986 miles

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

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

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

Long travel on hand brake

Nearside Front Side light flashing

Offside Front Side light flash

Pass 23 Feb 2024 170,595 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2023 158,582 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2023 158,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Mar 2022 148,995 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2021 143,718 miles

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 2 Mar 2020 138,877 miles

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,331 miles

Vehicle too low for roller brake test

Pass 5 Mar 2018 123,105 miles

Chip in windscreen.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre wall has cut and has a nail in it.

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Tyre wall has a cut in it.

Offside Rear Outer Tyre wall has a cut and has a nail in it.

Pass 6 Mar 2017 106,665 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 93,893 miles

large under trays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 93,888 miles

Wheel bolt(s) missing one on both rear wheels (4.2.A.1e)

large under trays fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2015 77,757 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 77,757 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 64,398 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 55,628 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2012 46,756 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Feb 2011 38,169 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 28,675 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 VST is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VST, 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 VST registered?

YK07 VST is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 March 2007.

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