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BN07 NTG

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

183,011 mi
Last recorded183,011 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN07 NTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 183,011 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2019 171,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2018 158,429 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2017 152,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Rear Inner edge of tyre damaged

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 137,704 miles

parking brake slight low

Pass 22 Apr 2015 134,003 miles

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 22 Apr 2015 134,003 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside front, offside front and offside rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Oct 2014 128,878 miles

All tyres wearing on inner edges - nsr almost bald on inner edge - 225/50H17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Large crack in ns of windscreen but not in drivers view

Os washer jet alignment poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Oct 2014 128,878 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

All tyres wearing on inner edges - nsr almost bald on inner edge - 225/50H17

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Os washer jet alignment poor

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 118,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 118,834 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 110,674 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2012 110,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 100,369 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2011 100,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 93,535 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 75,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NTG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 NTG, 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 NTG registered?

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

Is BN07 NTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN07 NTG shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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