2007 BMW 5 Series 3.0L Diesel · YC57 ABF
2007 BMW 5 Series (3.0L, diesel). First registered 22 Nov 2007. Recorded mileage 170,141 miles. MOT valid until 08 Nov 2026. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Leeds
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 08 Nov 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,141 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
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YC57 ABF Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT failed on 17/10/2026
- 170,141 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YC57 ABF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 2007 BMW 5 Series (YC57 ABF) between January 2011 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 17 October 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (15 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Bodywork (4 issues), Windscreen (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front Inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”.
YC57 ABF Mileage History
- 07/01/201144,917 mi
- 08/01/201144,917 mi
- 28/10/201154,172 mi+9,255 mi
- 18/10/201263,547 mi+9,375 mi
- 10/10/201373,851 mi+10,304 mi
- 08/10/201483,884 mi+10,033 mi
- 09/10/201483,884 mi
- 09/11/201596,687 mi+12,803 mi
- 26/10/2016104,759 mi+8,072 mi
- 31/10/2017115,769 mi+11,010 mi
- 06/11/2018125,983 mi+10,214 mi
- 07/11/2018125,994 mi+11 mi
- 08/11/2019136,672 mi+10,678 mi
- 30/10/2020143,452 mi+6,780 mi
- 16/10/2021152,679 mi+9,227 mi
- 21/10/2022159,016 mi+6,337 mi
- 24/10/2022159,016 mi
- 24/10/2023161,602 mi+2,586 mi
- 06/11/2024163,671 mi+2,069 mi
- 08/11/2025166,368 mi+2,697 mi
- 17/10/2026170,141 mi+3,773 mi
Average of roughly 7,938 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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