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KT57 SKV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

239,125 mi
Last recorded239,125 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT57 SKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2024 239,125 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH SIDES (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 229,175 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2022 222,266 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2021 214,276 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 207,215 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Feb 2019 189,795 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2018 183,714 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2017 168,285 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is bald on the edges of tread

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

standard wheels fitted at time of retest

under body covers fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2017 168,284 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front tyre is bald on the edges of tread

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

under body covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2015 154,525 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 147,405 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2013 146,470 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 131,446 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 120,880 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2011 120,880 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Oct 2010 93,407 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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KT57 SKV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 KT57 SKV, 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 KT57 SKV registered?

KT57 SKV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 November 2007.

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The MOT history for KT57 SKV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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