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CV07 UWX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

169,157 mi
Last recorded169,157 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV07 UWX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 169,157 miles

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Fail 21 Jan 2021 169,157 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust flexible pipe deteriorated

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle

Pass 12 Jul 2019 151,201 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres have age related cracks

general underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Jul 2017 148,288 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

engine cover under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Fail 13 Jul 2017 148,288 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

engine cover under cover & sill covers fitted obscuring some testable components.

Pass 11 Jul 2016 141,339 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

engine cover fitted

sill covers fitted

under cover fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2015 137,328 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 19 Jun 2014 132,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2013 126,272 miles

Corrosion to front brake disc's.

Pitting to rear brake disc's

Slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar link arm.

Pass 14 Apr 2012 114,773 miles

Brake pad warning light on

Front discs worn

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2011 107,603 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 98,237 miles

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

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

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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CV07 UWX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CV07 UWX, 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 CV07 UWX registered?

CV07 UWX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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