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AJ07 FDZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

174,952 mi
Last recorded174,952 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 174,952 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 May 2018 174,952 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 May 2017 152,120 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 150,658 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 145,810 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 145,810 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 124,686 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 124,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 119,149 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 112,696 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 104,700 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 93,640 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 93,636 miles

Nearside 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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AJ07 FDZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ07 FDZ, 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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What year was AJ07 FDZ registered?

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

Is AJ07 FDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AJ07 FDZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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