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KV57 UGU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

129,759 mi
Last recorded129,759 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV57 UGU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2023 129,759 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 129,740 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Sep 2022 129,740 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 9 Sep 2021 128,562 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2021 128,560 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 125,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

no visual or metered emissions detected.

offside front tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 21 Aug 2019 119,962 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 7 Sep 2018 112,905 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 103,517 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 7 Sep 2017 103,517 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 5 Sep 2016 92,382 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 1 Sep 2016 92,301 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge.

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 79,464 miles

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 3 Sep 2014 69,072 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 12 Sep 2013 60,212 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 12 Sep 2013 60,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Pass 13 Sep 2012 48,446 miles

no visual or metered emissions detected.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 48,436 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

no visual or metered emissions detected.

offside front tyre worn heavily on inner edge,new recommended.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,297 miles

no visible or metered emissions detected.

Pass 14 Sep 2010 27,960 miles

nearside rear tyre - 3mm.

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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KV57 UGU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KV57 UGU, 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 KV57 UGU registered?

KV57 UGU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 14 September 2007.

Is KV57 UGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV57 UGU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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