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LR57 KYU

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,301 mi
Last recorded158,301 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR57 KYU
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 158,301 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

under body covers fitted obscuring some items

Fail 27 Sep 2017 158,301 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak engine ()

under body covers fitted obscuring some items

Pass 14 Sep 2016 141,610 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 122,764 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 99,008 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2014 98,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 83,530 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 71,426 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,362 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 37,706 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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LR57 KYU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LR57 KYU, 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 LR57 KYU registered?

LR57 KYU is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 17 October 2007.

Is LR57 KYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR57 KYU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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