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A9 TCR

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

179,786 mi
Last recorded179,786 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA9 TCR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 179,786 miles

Front exhaust flexi broken

Pass 15 Jan 2025 164,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 149,358 miles

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))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 136,117 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 136,117 miles

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))

Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,720 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2022 121,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2020 108,433 miles

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.

Fail 12 Nov 2020 108,433 miles

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.

Pass 18 Nov 2019 98,505 miles

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.

Fail 18 Nov 2019 98,505 miles

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.

Pass 11 Oct 2018 91,229 miles

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))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 91,217 miles

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))

Pass 31 Mar 2015 61,902 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 61,902 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 59,650 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 56,961 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2012 53,988 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 51,141 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 48,167 miles

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.

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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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.

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What year was A9 TCR registered?

A9 TCR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2007.

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