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YY07 UAV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

172,000 mi
Last recorded172,000 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY07 UAV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2016 172,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 155,739 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 141,868 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 129,698 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside wiper slightly worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 109,655 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres worn badly inner edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,036 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 64,933 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 64,533 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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YY07 UAV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YY07 UAV, 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 YY07 UAV registered?

YY07 UAV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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