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YL07 UAD

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

208,223 mi
Last recorded208,223 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 UAD
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 208,223 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2024 192,178 miles

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

undertrays fitted at the time of the test

Pass 18 Jul 2023 185,525 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2022 178,031 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 171,002 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 165,870 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge nearside/offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 156,543 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 145,066 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 136,221 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 126,115 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 113,993 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside side skirt damaged

rear brake discs worn thin

Fail 10 Jul 2015 113,993 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside side skirt damaged

rear brake discs worn thin

Pass 7 Jul 2014 103,974 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jul 2013 91,541 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 86,637 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 70,453 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 54,242 miles

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

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

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 UAD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 UAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL07 UAD registered?

YL07 UAD is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is YL07 UAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL07 UAD shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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