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SH57 GKV

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

164,489 mi
Last recorded164,489 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH57 GKV
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 164,489 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 164,489 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 150,849 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 138,997 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 138,997 miles

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

both rear tyres inner edge feathering

Pass 14 Mar 2013 118,688 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 101,660 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 83,132 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 74,803 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)

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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SH57 GKV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH57 GKV, 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 SH57 GKV registered?

SH57 GKV is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 November 2007.

Is SH57 GKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH57 GKV shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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