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AD07 FNE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

237,513 mi
Last recorded237,513 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD07 FNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 237,513 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2025 224,454 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 224,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working 3rd brake light (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2024 208,806 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 192,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 177,589 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 1 Dec 2020 167,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 150,124 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2018 144,544 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 140,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 1.7 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 140,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.7 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 1.7 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 132,793 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2015 120,105 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 112,890 miles

under tray damaged + brace

Fail 27 Jan 2015 112,888 miles

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

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

under tray damaged + brace

Pass 22 Jan 2014 91,067 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2013 79,312 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jan 2013 79,312 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jan 2012 69,231 miles

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

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

Small amount of wear in power steering rack at O/S front.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2011 61,248 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 28,794 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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AD07 FNE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FNE, 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 AD07 FNE registered?

AD07 FNE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2007.

Is AD07 FNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD07 FNE shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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