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YK07 WSJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

175,860 mi
Last recorded175,860 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 WSJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2018 175,860 miles

cuts in nearside rear and offside front tyre outer side walls - not to cords

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 11 Jan 2017 159,767 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 11 Jan 2017 159,767 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

under trays fitted

Pass 12 Jan 2016 140,820 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre in tread but not deep enough to reach cord

signs of damage to all tyres on sidewalls

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake pads

Fail 8 Jan 2016 140,400 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

cut to n/s/f tyre in tread but not deep enough to reach cord

signs of damage to all tyres on sidewalls

slight distortion to o/s/f road wheel inner rim

strong advise wear to n/s/f o/s/f brake pads

Pass 4 Dec 2014 118,922 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 102,099 miles

n/s/r wheel rim repaired with welding and leaking air from small pin hole

Fail 4 Dec 2013 102,029 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2012 88,814 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust smoke test too clean to register - no print out possible

Pass 20 Dec 2011 74,148 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 24 Jan 2011 58,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2011 58,603 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2010 42,405 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 WSJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WSJ, 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 WSJ registered?

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

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