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CA07 VVL

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

93,580 mi
Last recorded93,580 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA07 VVL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 93,580 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Fail 1 Nov 2025 93,580 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 88,758 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2023 83,528 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 83,478 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/50/R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2022 76,003 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn on edges no cords at time of (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate advise replacing delaminating

Fail 1 Nov 2022 76,002 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads approx 2.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer worn on edges no cords at time of (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate advise replacing delaminating

Pass 2 Nov 2021 68,785 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 68,782 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 67,491 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 66,303 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 64,268 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 61,630 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 61,540 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 57,943 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 54,860 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 47,727 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 38,086 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 29,305 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 28,805 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 21,982 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 21,982 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Mar 2010 19,542 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 19,542 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 VVL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VVL, 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 VVL registered?

CA07 VVL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 July 2007.

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