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K15 STF

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

186,108 mi
Last recorded186,108 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK15 STF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2025 186,108 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 169,585 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2024 169,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2023 155,075 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 142,051 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 142,051 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 131,772 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 131,767 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,109 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Sep 2020 113,097 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 110,862 miles

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))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 103,421 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 103,421 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 95,267 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2017 95,240 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front tyre has cracks in tread

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 88,677 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2015 83,509 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 77,274 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 71,678 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 66,057 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,388 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 59,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,073 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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K15 STF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K15 STF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K15 STF registered?

K15 STF is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 September 2007.

Is K15 STF safe to buy?

The MOT history for K15 STF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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