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CU07 LBF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

168,335 mi
Last recorded168,335 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 LBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2019 168,335 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 164,561 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 164,391 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2017 157,575 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Oct 2016 148,926 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 142,183 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 134,102 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2014 134,102 miles

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

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

O/s/f tyre is worn on outter edge + cut in tread

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 124,031 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 22 Apr 2013 94,698 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 71,333 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 71,201 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 May 2011 44,716 miles
Pass 5 May 2010 30,911 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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CU07 LBF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 CU07 LBF, 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 CU07 LBF registered?

CU07 LBF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2007.

Is CU07 LBF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 LBF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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