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OY57 KTO

2007 BMW F Series

Red Petrol 798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

54,500 mi
Last recorded54,500 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW F Series18,310 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY57 KTO
MakeBMW
ModelF Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine798cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 54,500 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 54,495 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 53,850 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2024 53,847 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.0 mm thick (1.1.13 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2023 51,847 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2023 51,847 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2023 51,554 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2022 51,139 miles

Front Brake pad(s) close to minimum limit (1.1.13 (a))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 50,725 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2021 50,725 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 50,034 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2018 49,473 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 47,954 miles

Oil leaking on to the exhaust

Pass 1 Nov 2016 46,675 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 40,791 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 40,668 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies (1.3.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 34,834 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 27,446 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2013 27,444 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.2.A1f(i))

Pass 13 Oct 2012 20,878 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 15,941 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.3(ii))

Pass 3 Sep 2010 8,040 miles

How Reliable is the BMW F Series?

Based on 92,321 MOT tests across 8,598 vehicles.

88.0%
Pass Rate
1,110
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
8,598
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil 651
Tyre tread depth is below minimum requirements of 1.0mm 616
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 570
Stop lamp does not illuminate immediately a brake applies 310
Horn not working 299
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OY57 KTO is a 2007 BMW F Series in Red with a 798cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW F Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 18,310 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 F Series fails its MOT is shock absorber seal failed and leaking oil, accounting for 651 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY57 KTO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW F Series typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 19 years old, this BMW F Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY57 KTO registered?

OY57 KTO is a 2007 BMW F Series, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is OY57 KTO safe to buy?

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