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2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,640 mi
Last recorded123,640 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB1 RFB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 123,640 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 120,231 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2023 115,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Sep 2023 115,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 13 Sep 2022 109,542 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 29 Sep 2021 108,365 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 107,241 miles

ADVISE SMALL CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN ZONE B

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 107,240 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

ADVISE SMALL CHIP TO FRONT SCREEN ZONE B

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT BUSHES BOTH SIDES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 105,781 miles

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Small chip on windscreen at bottom N/S

Pass 11 May 2018 100,197 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 93,348 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 93,348 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 May 2016 83,064 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 75,312 miles

All 4 Tyres - Treads Perished

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 64,983 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 59,560 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 55,325 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 55,324 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 31 May 2011 49,797 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 47,182 miles

Front brake pads approximately 60% worn

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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B1 RFB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 B1 RFB, 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 B1 RFB registered?

B1 RFB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2007.

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