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YK57 RFJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

119,706 mi
Last recorded119,706 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 RFJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 119,706 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts /// poor (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2025 113,170 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts (5.2.3 (e))

headlight patterns deteriorating

park brake efficiency at lowest allowed /// o/s low

Pass 8 May 2024 106,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 May 2024 106,883 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. fronts (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both / lens (4.1.2 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge fronts and deteriorating (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2023 102,030 miles

covers fitted obscuring some components

Fail 6 May 2023 102,030 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 100,232 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 96,936 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 93,680 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2020 93,680 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 89,700 miles

Child seats fitted to rear.

Pass 15 Oct 2018 83,910 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 79,538 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slightly damp (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2017 79,538 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil very slightly damp (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2016 73,023 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 4 Oct 2016 73,008 miles

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

engine covers and under-trays are fitted which obscure some components

Pass 14 Sep 2015 67,867 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 60,898 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 52,633 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 44,783 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 35,525 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 26,076 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 26,076 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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 RFJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 YK57 RFJ, 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 RFJ registered?

YK57 RFJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is YK57 RFJ safe to buy?

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