MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
195,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Chip on windscreen
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Jacking block missing
TPMS indicates low tyre pressure
both rear no plate bulbs becoming dim
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Only just passed emissions and smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front jacking point missing
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bushes deteriorating but no movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bushes deteriorating but no movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Number plate light working but very dim
engine oil low at bottom of dip stick
oil level low
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but still works. (7.1.2 (d))
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone inner forward bushes starting to split both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both flexy hoses to rear calipers split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but still works. (7.1.2 (d))
Clutch pedal rubber missing.
Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone inner forward bushes starting to split both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords has a cut down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge worn down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner tred had deep age cracks on inner tread pattern
bulb warning light on but all light work at time of test Rear no plate light on but dim
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Front brake discs corroded and lipped
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front brake discs corroded and lipped
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front brake discs slightly worn
under bonnet covers fitted to vehicle
under trays fitted to vehicle
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
both rear tyres slightly low treads at 3mm
tyre size 225 50 17 94 H RUN FLAT
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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DC07 DCY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 DC07 DCY, 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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DC07 DCY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2007.
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