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167,342 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and worn smooth on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/40/18 (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 245/40/18 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front tyres have shoulderd tread wear.
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Front Tyre Wearing More On Inner Edge
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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YL07 GEK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 GEK, 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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YL07 GEK is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 August 2007.
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