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AF07 HEU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

189,673 mi
Last recorded189,673 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF07 HEU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 189,673 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 189,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2020 176,831 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2019 154,583 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2018 147,225 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 140,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Oil level low

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside rear and nearside rear tyres worn on inside edges 225/50/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2016 134,353 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 126,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2015 126,769 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Outer Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 18 Sep 2014 123,241 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 121,844 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2014 121,844 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2013 99,200 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 99,200 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 12 Apr 2012 69,410 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 69,410 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 49,850 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 34,816 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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AF07 HEU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AF07 HEU, 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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AF07 HEU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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