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268X818

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

102,123 mi
Last recorded102,123 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration268X818
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2024 102,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2023 99,592 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2022 96,244 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 91,826 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 88,281 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 82,896 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 78,087 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 78,087 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Dec 2017 72,837 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 68,472 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 61,530 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 52,432 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 43,871 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 43,871 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 38,118 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 32,777 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 25,206 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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268X818 is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 268X818, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was 268X818 registered?

268X818 is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2007.

Is 268X818 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 268X818 shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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