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CE07 XVY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

156,425 mi
Last recorded156,425 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE07 XVY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2020 156,425 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed all (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2019 143,054 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed both rear (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 132,284 miles

Central Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack on top of wind screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 116,303 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Fail 29 Jun 2017 116,297 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

covers and shields fitted obstructing view of components

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,825 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 101,775 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel cracked in two places (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

tyre inflation warning light on

Pass 2 Oct 2015 97,075 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 97,075 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2014 92,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Aug 2014 92,348 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 854,488 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 85,368 miles

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

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

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Fail 9 May 2013 85,368 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2012 74,737 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 65,306 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear handbrake performance on low side compared to offside

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2011 65,277 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear handbrake performance on low side compared to offside

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2010 55,746 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CE07 XVY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CE07 XVY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE07 XVY registered?

CE07 XVY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is CE07 XVY safe to buy?

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