2007 BMW 5 Series 2.0L Diesel · YX57 YPA
2007 BMW 5 Series (2.0L, diesel). First registered 04 Oct 2007. Recorded mileage 154,234 miles. MOT valid until 13 Feb 2027.
- Make & Model
- BMW 5 SERIES
- Year / Origin
- 2007 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 13 Feb 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 154,234 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX57 YPA Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 28/01/2026
- 154,234 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (21 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX57 YPA 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 (YX57 YPA) between September 2010 and January 2026.
The record contains 17 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 28 January 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (21 issues), Tyres (13 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Bodywork (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 34 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: “Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))”; “Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”.
YX57 YPA Mileage History
- 06/09/201023,908 mi
- 19/07/201128,775 mi+4,867 mi
- 20/07/201128,775 mi
- 06/07/201281,995 mi+53,220 mi
- 05/06/201369,635 mi-12,360 mi
- 30/06/201481,174 mi+11,539 mi
- 01/07/201591,669 mi+10,495 mi
- 30/06/2016100,617 mi+8,948 mi
- 30/06/2017108,552 mi+7,935 mi
- 09/07/2018113,946 mi+5,394 mi
- 15/06/2019118,748 mi+4,802 mi
- 19/06/2019118,788 mi+40 mi
- 25/07/2020123,411 mi+4,623 mi
- 17/07/2021127,351 mi+3,940 mi
- 20/07/2022132,184 mi+4,833 mi
- 22/07/2023136,594 mi+4,410 mi
- 06/07/2024142,099 mi+5,505 mi
- 13/02/2025147,114 mi+5,015 mi
- 14/02/2025147,115 mi+1 mi
- 26/01/2026154,234 mi+7,119 mi
- 28/01/2026154,234 mi
Average of roughly 8,466 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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