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KY07 KRU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

97,648 mi
Last recorded97,648 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY07 KRU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 97,648 miles
Fail 29 May 2026 97,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2025 92,407 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2024 87,743 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2023 82,430 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2023 82,398 miles

Emissions unable to be completed EML light present and misfiring (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 79,358 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 77,046 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2020 75,418 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,044 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 66,129 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 62,068 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 58,115 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 54,154 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 54,153 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 50,227 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 46,051 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 39,924 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,523 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 26,003 miles

Rear differential has a oil leak.

Fail 1 Mar 2010 25,998 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear differential has a oil leak.

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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KY07 KRU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 KY07 KRU, 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 KY07 KRU registered?

KY07 KRU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 12 March 2007.

Is KY07 KRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY07 KRU shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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