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YS07 VYR

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,496 mi
Last recorded196,496 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 VYR
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 196,496 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2025 189,541 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2024 183,549 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 176,823 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 168,718 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 158,933 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 146,818 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 137,578 miles
Pass 25 May 2017 129,566 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Fail 25 May 2017 129,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 24 May 2016 122,144 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2016 122,144 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 115,815 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 98,916 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 79,790 miles

handbrake lever

Pass 22 Nov 2011 72,113 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 62,039 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,456 miles

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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YS07 VYR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YS07 VYR, 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

How do I check the history of YS07 VYR?

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What year was YS07 VYR registered?

YS07 VYR is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 13 July 2007.

Is YS07 VYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS07 VYR shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS07 VYR have outstanding finance?

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