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KJ57 EOS

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

128,624 mi
Last recorded128,624 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ57 EOS
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 128,624 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Short arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Undertray has oil residue

Pass 18 Sep 2024 122,968 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 118,589 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2023 118,587 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2022 113,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 108,817 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Sep 2021 108,814 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 104,624 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 99,407 miles

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

rear outer cv gaiters worn

Pass 18 Sep 2018 90,316 miles

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

Parking brake has just met the requirement (16%)

Pass 4 Sep 2018 89,851 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 82,798 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 79,384 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 74,608 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Aug 2015 74,608 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

PIRELLI CINTURATO P7 RFT 225/50/R17(94W)

Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,083 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 5 Aug 2014 68,083 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

PIRELLI P ZERO RSC RFT 225/50/R17(94W)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 60,397 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 53,172 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,892 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 45,882 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 34,567 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 34,538 miles

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

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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KJ57 EOS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KJ57 EOS, 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 KJ57 EOS registered?

KJ57 EOS is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 4 September 2007.

Is KJ57 EOS safe to buy?

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