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BD07 KNR

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

121,535 mi
Last recorded121,535 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD07 KNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 121,535 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 121,440 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 103,444 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 103,444 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 9,961 miles

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

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

Fail 2 Jul 2018 9,961 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly both sides (1.3.1 (c))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2017 93,566 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Jul 2017 93,566 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both side (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 87,961 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 79,862 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 79,862 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 73,978 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 68,902 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 58,590 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 63,818 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 53,992 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 48,250 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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BD07 KNR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BD07 KNR, 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 KNR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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