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AK07 CBU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

220,973 mi
Last recorded220,973 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK07 CBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2018 220,973 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 208,837 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 23 Jun 2017 208,832 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 196,167 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 196,071 miles

Nearside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Air suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 172,934 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 172,930 miles

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

Parking brake lever releases when knocked (3.1.6a)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 157,921 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014

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

Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 143,973 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 143,935 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Mar 2012 122,202 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 100,171 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 77,926 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 77,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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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AK07 CBU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AK07 CBU, 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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AK07 CBU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2007.

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