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KH57 WCW

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Petrol 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

229,960 mi
Last recorded229,960 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH57 WCW
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 229,960 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2021 223,753 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to car

Fail 16 Nov 2021 223,753 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted to car

Pass 1 Dec 2020 217,253 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 211,714 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 200,404 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2017 190,119 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2016 172,921 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2016 172,842 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2015 159,397 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 159,197 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 139,148 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2013 122,805 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 122,805 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 107,506 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 103,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 97,249 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2010 96,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre tread low on outer edge.

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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KH57 WCW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 KH57 WCW, 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 KH57 WCW registered?

KH57 WCW is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 8 November 2007.

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