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YK57 ETO

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

147,959 mi
Last recorded147,959 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 ETO
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2026 147,959 miles
Pass 31 May 2025 141,937 miles

both front lower suspension (upper/front) arms have play in bushes

Pass 13 Jun 2024 135,658 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Jun 2024 135,658 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 131,987 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 128,140 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2021 123,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

There appears to be quite a lot of oil on the engine under shields

Pass 16 Mar 2020 121,899 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

exhaust front pipe slightly loose

Pass 19 Mar 2019 117,003 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 112,655 miles

n/s/f tyre started to deteriorate - deep cracks in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2017 106,408 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat in car

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt child seat in car

Pass 16 Mar 2016 99,466 miles

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

child seat in O/S/R

Pass 23 Mar 2015 90,141 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 84,676 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear brake pads low

Pass 27 Feb 2013 54,386 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 46,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 46,754 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 May 2011 36,197 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 23,935 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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YK57 ETO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 YK57 ETO, 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 YK57 ETO registered?

YK57 ETO is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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