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BK07 WBX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2022
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

169,806 mi
Last recorded169,806 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 WBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2021 169,806 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2020 155,808 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 136,593 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 118,169 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 106,471 miles

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE 225/50/17 94W RUNFLAT

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

UNDERTRAY(S) FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Fail 25 Jan 2017 106,470 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

BRAKE PAD WARNING LIGHT ON

ENGINE COVER FITTED OBSCURING SOME ENGINE BAY COMPONENTS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER AND OUTER TREAD (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE 225/50/17 94W RUNFLAT

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

UNDERTRAY(S) FITTED OBSCURING SOME UNDERSIDE COMPONENTS

Pass 3 Feb 2016 90,369 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 86,900 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,604 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 78,951 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 65,278 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 65,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 May 2012 48,535 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 37,345 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 26,575 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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BK07 WBX 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 86.7%.

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 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 BK07 WBX, 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 BK07 WBX registered?

BK07 WBX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2007.

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