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DF07 KWY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

236,931 mi
Last recorded236,931 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF07 KWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2023 236,931 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 236,931 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 230,761 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 220,705 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2020 217,964 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 215,096 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 205,273 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 184,106 miles

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

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

Nearside under tray loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 184,100 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Front tubeless valves deteriorated

Nearside under tray loose

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2016 159,958 miles

No Peak Detected

All Brake Discs Heavily Lipped

Front Inner Pads Low

Pass 19 Oct 2015 140,025 miles

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

Offside Front jacking block is miss

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 112,347 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 99,573 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 86,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 70,046 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,088 miles

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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DF07 KWY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DF07 KWY, 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

How do I check the history of DF07 KWY?

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What year was DF07 KWY registered?

DF07 KWY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 August 2007.

Is DF07 KWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF07 KWY shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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