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HD56 ETL

2007 BMW K Series

Blue Petrol 1157cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

55,201 mi
Last recorded55,201 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW K Series22,441 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD56 ETL
MakeBMW
ModelK Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,157cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 55,201 miles

Front Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases collector split (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 10 Feb 2025 48,113 miles

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Main Stand damaged

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 47,896 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Main centre stand damaged.

Rear Brake indicates slight fluctuation of brake effort (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Starting to perish. (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 46,793 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2023 46,793 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Road spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 43,435 miles

Centre stand/pivots worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 43,427 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre stand/pivots worn.

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 41,461 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 41,454 miles

Front Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Apr 2019 39,109 miles

Main centre stand worn.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 33,552 miles

Central Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 15 Mar 2016 28,663 miles

Exhaust is leaking but is not excessively noisey (7.1.1b)

Rear shock absorber has a light misting (2.4.A.1c)

Rear shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.4.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 25,297 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 22,956 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2013 20,114 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 12 Jan 2012 17,208 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 14,358 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 11,040 miles

How Reliable is the BMW K Series?

Based on 148,722 MOT tests across 15,213 vehicles.

89.4%
Pass Rate
1,209
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
15,213
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 1,496
shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 813
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 743
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 523
Roller brake test indicates excessive fluctuation of brake effort 512
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HD56 ETL is a 2007 BMW K Series in Blue with a 1,157cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2007 BMW K Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 91.5% with a typical mileage of 22,441 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW K Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm, accounting for 1,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HD56 ETL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW K Series typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 19 years old, this BMW K Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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HD56 ETL is a 2007 BMW K Series, first registered on 2 February 2007.

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