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KV07 FHY

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Feb 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

132,605 mi
Last recorded132,605 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV07 FHY
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 132,605 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 132,605 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Mar 2018 123,444 miles

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

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

engine covers fitted .

nearside and offside outer body sills not checked due to plastic covers .

under trays fitted .

Pass 20 Oct 2016 108,884 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Oct 2015 97,093 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 82,183 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 76,024 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,864 miles

o/s/r brake pad sensor wire broken

Pass 10 Aug 2012 65,153 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2011 64,646 miles

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

front brake discs heavily corroded

o/s/f tyre has screw in it

Pass 28 Jan 2010 50,493 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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KV07 FHY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 KV07 FHY, 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 KV07 FHY registered?

KV07 FHY is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 6 March 2007.

Is KV07 FHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV07 FHY shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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