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YS07 VZY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Blue Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

199,901 mi
Last recorded199,901 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS07 VZY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2019 199,901 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 185,504 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 181,314 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 169,653 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 146,039 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 134,808 miles

no emissions detected at time of test

Pass 20 Jun 2013 124,981 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 119,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Fail 14 Jul 2012 119,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s & o/s rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 15 Jul 2011 104,953 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 85,591 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges 2mm

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 VZY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Blue with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VZY, 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 YS07 VZY registered?

YS07 VZY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 22 August 2007.

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The MOT history for YS07 VZY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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