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BX07 FBD

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,383 mi
Last recorded140,383 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX07 FBD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 140,383 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

hand brake efficiency requires attention

Pass 17 Jun 2023 134,411 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2023 134,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 128,658 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2022 128,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Heavy cracking sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2021 126,510 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 10 May 2021 126,504 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2020 122,510 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2020 122,510 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 118,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 114,494 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 109,918 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 98,142 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 90,317 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 78,539 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 78,539 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 30 May 2013 69,651 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 57,784 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 42,555 miles
Fail 18 May 2011 42,547 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2010 33,917 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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BX07 FBD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BX07 FBD, 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 BX07 FBD registered?

BX07 FBD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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