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LS56 KMA

2007 BMW 5 Series

Black Petrol 2996cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

115,999 mi
Last recorded115,999 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS56 KMA
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,996cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 115,999 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 115,999 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner and outer (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 114,347 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 6 Sep 2024 114,347 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2023 111,630 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 108,076 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 104,214 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wear ridge both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight damage offside front wheel outer rim

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,744 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (cords not exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (cords not exposed) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front brake pads approx 75% worn

Pass 20 Mar 2019 95,203 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,275 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,238 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 81,268 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,442 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2012 24,952 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 May 2011 7,002 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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LS56 KMA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 2,996cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 LS56 KMA, 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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LS56 KMA is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 20 January 2007.

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