MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
44,140 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever requires adjustment
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Number plate slightly damaged but not likely to be misread Front
Undertrays & engine covers fitted at the time of test
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Emissions tested but too low for a print out reading
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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YL07 VAU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 VAU, 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 VAU registered?
YL07 VAU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 July 2007.
Is YL07 VAU safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL07 VAU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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