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AJ07 FDU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

271,011 mi
Last recorded271,011 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2023 271,011 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER SIDE WALLS SLIGHTLY CRACKED (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded N/S/R/ O/S/R/ (5.3.1 (b) (i))

UNDER TRAY FITTED

Pass 7 Nov 2022 256,824 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2021 244,823 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 229,374 miles

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2019 209,878 miles

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Fail 31 May 2019 209,878 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 24 May 2018 190,050 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 179,280 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)

Pass 25 May 2016 171,786 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 160,139 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 154,483 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 148,013 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 137,709 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2012 137,709 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 121,416 miles

Advise slight play in osf lower ball joint.

Advise slight play in osf steering arm knuckle.

Advise near side rear tyre has damage to rim protector

Fail 14 Apr 2011 121,416 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Advise near side rear tyre has damage to rim protector

Advise slight play in osf lower ball joint.

Advise slight play in osf steering arm knuckle.

Rear brake discs badly worn.

Tyre size = 275/30/19 96 y

tyre size 245/35/19 .93y

Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,202 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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AJ07 FDU 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 82.4%.

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 AJ07 FDU, 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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AJ07 FDU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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