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BN07 NSO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,626 mi
Last recorded183,626 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 NSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 183,626 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 176,852 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2017 176,852 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2016 169,678 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join after flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Warning message for steering lock fault but no lamp illuminated and steering lock works ok

Pass 8 Jan 2015 162,719 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/S/F tyre wearing low

O/S/R tyre worn on outer wall

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 162,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F tyre wearing low

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 155,764 miles

Emissions too clean to be read by emissions tester

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

High level brake light not working

N/S/R and O/S/R seat belt stalk covers broken but working ok

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jan 2013 148,627 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emmissions too low to record results

Pass 27 Jan 2012 140,882 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2012 140,876 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 134,664 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 134,647 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,359 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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BN07 NSO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BN07 NSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BN07 NSO registered?

BN07 NSO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is BN07 NSO safe to buy?

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