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BT07 TBZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

172,874 mi
Last recorded172,874 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 TBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 172,874 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 158,232 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel has repair

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2023 158,223 miles

Central Rear Seat belt installation load spreading washer(s) missing from anchorage The center rear seat base does not have a cut out for the anchorage (10.1 (n))

Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak Front flexi broken (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect And light also dim. 1 Angle light is out. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Shows evidence of welding to alloy wheel

Nearside Rear reversing light not working

Pass 29 Mar 2022 146,283 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

extensive under body protection fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 134,799 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 134,796 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 133,183 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 128,483 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2018 128,483 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 123,548 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2016 120,779 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 117,942 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 115,676 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 115,671 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2013 110,682 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2012 104,354 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 96,310 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 74,173 miles

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

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

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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BT07 TBZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BT07 TBZ, 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 BT07 TBZ registered?

BT07 TBZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 June 2007.

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