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YN56 LRA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2394cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,606 mi
Last recorded59,606 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN56 LRA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,394cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 59,606 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 59,605 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 48,969 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,864 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 48,862 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

chip in screen

Pass 27 Aug 2014 44,012 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 37,494 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 37,494 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 32,064 miles

Front pads low

Pass 29 Dec 2011 29,559 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 29,559 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 22,539 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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YN56 LRA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,394cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YN56 LRA, 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 YN56 LRA registered?

YN56 LRA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 January 2007.

Is YN56 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN56 LRA shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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