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YY57 LMV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

187,840 mi
Last recorded187,840 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY57 LMV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 187,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2021 187,840 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 176,258 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 171,932 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 166,511 miles
Fail 26 May 2017 166,511 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 May 2016 158,567 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 141,516 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 29,454 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 127,595 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 127,595 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 114,278 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 114,143 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 100,483 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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YY57 LMV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YY57 LMV, 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 YY57 LMV registered?

YY57 LMV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 December 2007.

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The MOT history for YY57 LMV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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