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A12 NRU

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,667 mi
Last recorded106,667 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA12 NRU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2017 106,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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Fail 8 Apr 2017 106,661 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD 225/50W17 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER TREAD 225/50W17 RFT (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE FLEX (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

OSF NSF WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Pass 26 Mar 2016 87,392 miles

OSF NSF WIPER BLADES SMEARING

Pass 6 Jan 2015 60,258 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 52,282 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2013 45,740 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 37,202 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,159 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 21,376 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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A12 NRU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 A12 NRU, 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 A12 NRU registered?

A12 NRU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2007.

Is A12 NRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for A12 NRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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