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YL07 FZD

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

185,284 mi
Last recorded185,284 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 FZD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 185,284 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Floor , rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 174,963 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 170,566 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror glass (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive undertrays damp with oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 160,729 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside front and nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 147,875 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 128,884 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front fog lamp unit missing

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertray soaking with oil

Pass 6 Apr 2018 113,632 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 102,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 94,416 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,870 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 70,735 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 53,465 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 41,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2012 41,202 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 25,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 15,188 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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YL07 FZD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YL07 FZD, 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 YL07 FZD registered?

YL07 FZD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 August 2007.

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