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AA03 FAZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

163,902 mi
Last recorded163,902 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAA03 FAZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 163,902 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2025 163,901 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2024 154,493 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 145,224 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,096 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 123,746 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 123,706 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted brake pad detached from metal (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 119,272 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 108,714 miles
Fail 13 May 2019 108,703 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 May 2018 98,915 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 89,046 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 79,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing unevenly on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 May 2015 69,384 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 66,330 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

o/s front tyre perished

Pass 18 Sep 2013 60,431 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 60,431 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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AA03 FAZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AA03 FAZ, 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

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What year was AA03 FAZ registered?

AA03 FAZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2007.

Is AA03 FAZ safe to buy?

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