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YK07 KCX

2007 BMW 5 Series

Silver Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

141,089 mi
Last recorded141,089 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 5 Series106,963 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK07 KCX
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 141,089 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 141,089 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 131,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 127,487 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2017 123,982 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 108,717 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 100,248 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 93,224 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 83,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm on inside edge

nsf tyre badly worn on inner edge/osf tyre wearing on edge recomend tracking

Fail 11 Apr 2012 83,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

nsf tyre badly worn on inner edge/osf tyre wearing on edge recomend tracking

Pass 19 Apr 2011 75,420 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2011 75,420 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Apr 2010 66,324 miles

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

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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YK07 KCX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series in Silver with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YK07 KCX, 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 YK07 KCX registered?

YK07 KCX is a 2007 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 5 March 2007.

Is YK07 KCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YK07 KCX shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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