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WK07 HKM

2007 BMW 5 Series

Red Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

153,287 mi
Last recorded153,287 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK07 HKM
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 153,287 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Pass 29 Apr 2025 144,929 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 137,526 miles

Exhaust recirculation valve leaking fluid from join

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 137,452 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 137,408 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2021 136,706 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 136,553 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 132,559 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 129,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 125,934 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 125,934 miles

Nearside 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)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 120,306 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 115,640 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 115,640 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 110,444 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 110,444 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 105,426 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2013 105,426 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 98,674 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 92,877 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 92,877 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 87,808 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 87,808 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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WK07 HKM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Red with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WK07 HKM, 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 WK07 HKM registered?

WK07 HKM is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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The MOT history for WK07 HKM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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