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AD07 AOG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

147,630 mi
Last recorded147,630 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 AOG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2023 147,630 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2023 147,630 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2022 144,024 miles

GENARAL CROOSIONE UNDER CAR

Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 139,176 miles

GENERAL CORROSION UNDER CAR

Pass 8 Sep 2020 135,200 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

front and rear suspension has surface corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 14 Jul 2018 135,188 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 114,508 miles

Boot difficult to open-close

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose making noise

Fail 15 Jul 2017 114,402 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high On both side (1.8)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Can not be tested (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Boot difficult to open-close

Rear Exhaust heat shield loose making noise

Pass 20 Jul 2016 91,010 miles

engine and under covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 18 Jul 2015 78,130 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 75,590 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 65,573 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2013 70,154 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fitted child seat very insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2013 70,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

fitted child seat very insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2012 61,908 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 52,153 miles

both front tyres worn

Pass 3 Jun 2010 38,297 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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AD07 AOG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 AD07 AOG, 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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AD07 AOG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2007.

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