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BD07 KNF

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

220,789 mi
Last recorded220,789 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 KNF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 220,789 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2022 194,602 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Aug 2021 190,047 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 186,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 184,599 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 182,140 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 178,874 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 174,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 170,079 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 165,392 miles

Emissions to clean to get a reading on smoke tester

Pass 16 Aug 2013 157,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Aug 2012 147,095 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 145,335 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 120,881 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2011 120,881 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

advise nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2010 93,048 miles

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

both front brake discs have heavy wear lips

both rear brake discs have medium wear lips

front number plate start to de-laminate

rear number plate start to de-laminate

Fail 13 May 2010 93,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

both front brake discs have heavy wear lips

both rear brake discs have medium wear lips

front number plate start to de-laminate

rear number plate start to de-laminate

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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BD07 KNF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue 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 BD07 KNF, 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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BD07 KNF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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