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BT07 TFN

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,443 mi
Last recorded106,443 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 TFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2022 106,443 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 93,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 93,259 miles

Brake lever worn but not seriously weakened lever ratchet worn (1.1.15 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 90,964 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 84,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both side rear arms bushes are DE-Bonding

Fail 7 Sep 2018 84,407 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both side. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both side rear arms bushes are DE-Bonding

Pass 3 Oct 2017 78,825 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 78,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 73,342 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 67,858 miles

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

O/S/F Tyre has a nail in tread

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

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

Undercovers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2015 67,858 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

O/S/F Tyre has a nail in tread

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

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

Undercovers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2014 59,933 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 59,933 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 43,866 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 36,587 miles

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

Front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 2 Sep 2011 30,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 24,298 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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BT07 TFN 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 76.5%.

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

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