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YP57 NRL

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

111,174 mi
Last recorded111,174 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP57 NRL
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 111,174 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2025 109,454 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 107,362 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 105,156 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2022 103,286 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2021 99,879 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 99,875 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 92,739 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2019 83,957 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 83,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 75,504 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2018 75,504 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 68,769 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 63,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 58,703 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 50,139 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 42,726 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 42,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 33,221 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 33,221 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 26,135 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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YP57 NRL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YP57 NRL, 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 YP57 NRL registered?

YP57 NRL is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 1 December 2007.

Is YP57 NRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP57 NRL shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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