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LA56 KDX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Grey Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

109,488 mi
Last recorded109,488 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA56 KDX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2025 109,488 miles

Engine cover and under trays fitted0

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

Pass 13 Nov 2024 107,459 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper slightly insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2024 107,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper slightly insecure (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,873 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2023 105,869 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2022 102,143 miles

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

Rear Both sides outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 102,143 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Both sides outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 99,343 miles

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

Rear Both sides outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2021 99,340 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Both sides outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

Rear Both sides pad anti rattle clips missing

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 89,372 miles

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm inner bushes split and deteriorated

Offside Rear lower suspension arm inner bushes split and deteriorated

all four pad anti rattle clips missing

both rear outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

various engine oil leaks

Fail 12 Nov 2020 89,298 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm bolts not tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn suspension arm bolts not tight (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear lower suspension arm inner bushes split and deteriorated

Offside Rear Electrical wiring inadequately secured brake pad sensor (4.11 (a) (i))

Offside Rear lower suspension arm inner bushes split and deteriorated

all four pad anti rattle clips missing

both rear outer cv boots slightly deteriorated

various engine oil leaks

Pass 17 Nov 2019 78,056 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2019 78,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 68,364 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 68,335 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2019 68,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2019 68,305 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine noisy

under trays fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 62,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***strong advise*** 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

eml light on

under tray fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2017 62,274 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ***strong advise*** 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

eml light on

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2016 58,680 miles

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

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

eml light on

Pass 8 Dec 2015 53,316 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2015 53,316 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ALL 4 TYRES WEARING ON INNER EDGES

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint REAR (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 45,780 miles

E.M.L Light on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 37,997 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 28,983 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 19,916 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 16,994 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 12,449 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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LA56 KDX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Grey with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 LA56 KDX, 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.

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LA56 KDX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 January 2007.

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