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CA07 VVK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

198,289 mi
Last recorded198,289 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VVK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2022 198,289 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring worn both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

handbrake just met requirement

Pass 25 Jun 2021 191,016 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2021 191,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 176,106 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 176,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inside (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 May 2018 162,108 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 146,453 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 146,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2016 130,066 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2016 130,066 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2015 113,979 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 111,723 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner and outer wall.

Pass 15 Jun 2013 106,654 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 103,076 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2012 103,076 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 87,474 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 66,689 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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CA07 VVK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 CA07 VVK, 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 CA07 VVK registered?

CA07 VVK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2007.

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