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YK57 YSJ

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

155,051 mi
Last recorded155,051 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK57 YSJ
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 155,051 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear metal object in tyre

heavy oil leaks

Pass 10 Oct 2016 144,113 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2016 144,016 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

accident damage to vehicle

nearside front tyre close to limit and nail in tread

oil leaks

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 133,294 miles

Nearside Front side wall damaged

under trays fitted front and rear of car

Pass 12 Sep 2014 126,568 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 126,547 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 120,740 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 114,284 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2011 108,362 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 91,008 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 YSJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YSJ, 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 YSJ registered?

YK57 YSJ is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 November 2007.

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