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KY57 SWU

2007 BMW 7 Series

Blue Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

141,341 mi
Last recorded141,341 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 7 Series103,134 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY57 SWU
MakeBMW
Model7 Series
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 141,341 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball point joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2021 133,667 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 Sep 2020 126,803 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2019 113,367 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper has some damage

Pass 25 May 2018 107,274 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear bumper has some dammage

Pass 27 May 2017 99,877 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Bumper insecure ()

Pass 25 May 2016 91,808 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil Leak

Pass 20 May 2015 87,328 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 83,294 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 73,079 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 56,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,094 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 36,298 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 36,296 miles

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

Oil leak

How Reliable is the BMW 7 Series?

Based on 64,177 MOT tests across 9,415 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
7,495
Miles/Year
39
Year Lifespan
9,415
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,308
Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,090
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 1,074
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 1,020
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 819
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KY57 SWU is a 2007 BMW 7 Series in Blue with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2007 BMW 7 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.7% with a typical mileage of 103,134 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 7 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,308 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY57 SWU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 7 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 39 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 7 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KY57 SWU registered?

KY57 SWU is a 2007 BMW 7 Series, first registered on 6 September 2007.

Is KY57 SWU safe to buy?

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