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CY07 FSK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

199,129 mi
Last recorded199,129 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCY07 FSK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2022 199,129 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 184,299 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe defected. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 184,262 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective flexy pipe defected. (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view few chip stones. (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 147,990 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 120,427 miles

Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side outer (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 103,528 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,551 miles

front discs rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2014 150,512 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 92,112 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 146,816 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 144,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 84,868 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 81,862 miles

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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CY07 FSK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 CY07 FSK, 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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CY07 FSK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

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