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YL07 URR

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

165,835 mi
Last recorded165,835 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL07 URR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2025 165,835 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both sides (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 163,207 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR+OSR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 161,238 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2022 154,576 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 145,039 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2020 138,436 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 133,668 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 127,838 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 122,633 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2017 122,633 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 110,339 miles

both front tyres getting close to the limit

Pass 14 Oct 2015 102,788 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not tested due to child seat

Pass 30 Sep 2014 94,225 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in n/s/f tyre

Pass 3 Oct 2013 84,392 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Oct 2012 70,713 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 51,694 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2010 33,516 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 URR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey 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 URR, 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 URR registered?

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

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The MOT history for YL07 URR 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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