MOT Status
ValidMileage
179,786 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front exhaust flexi broken
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front brake backing plate corroded
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
AUXILIARY BELT NOISEY.
ENGINE UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY LOOSE ,TWO FIXINGS.
NOISE COMING FROM OSR BRAKE,SUSPECT SHOE OR FIXINGS PROBLEM ,ADVISE INSPECTION A.S.A.P.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3 MM.(225-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
AUXILIARY BELT NOISEY.
ENGINE UNDER TRAY SLIGHTLY LOOSE ,TWO FIXINGS.
NOISE COMING FROM OSR BRAKE,SUSPECT SHOE OR FIXINGS PROBLEM ,ADVISE INSPECTION A.S.A.P.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge OSR TYRE GETTING LOW ON TREAD 3 MM.(225-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES,ADVISE FIT TWO TYRES ON NS & PAIR UP ON ONE AXLE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE ON 3 MM & WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES. (225-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front OSF CALIPER SQUEAKING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED,ADVISE INSPECTION.
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT & REAR BRAKE DISCS HEAVILY CORRODED ON OUTER EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
NSR REVERSE LIGHT NOT WORKING.
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF TYRE VERY LOW ON EDGES,ADVISE FIT TWO TYRES ON NS & PAIR UP ON ONE AXLE. (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR TYRE ON 3 MM & WORN VERY LOW ON EDGES. (225-50X17W) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front OSF CALIPER SQUEAKING WHEN BRAKE PEDAL APPLIED,ADVISE INSPECTION.
UNDER BODY COVERS OBSCURING SOME TESTABLE ITEMS.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
OSF WINDOW WIPER ARM MAKES NOISE & HAS PLAY.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P (1.2.1 (f))
Emissions not tested EQUIPMENT NOT WORKING AGAIN. (8.2.2.2 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
ANTI RATTLE CLIP MISSING FROM OSR BRAKE.
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING ON EDGES. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
OSF WINDOW WIPER ARM MAKES NOISE & HAS PLAY.
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively ADVISE SORT OUT A.S.A.P (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
A9 TCR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 A9 TCR, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of A9 TCR?
You can check the full history of A9 TCR by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was A9 TCR registered?
A9 TCR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2007.
Is A9 TCR safe to buy?
The MOT history for A9 TCR shows 20 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does A9 TCR have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on A9 TCR. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.