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DG07 KJO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

153,760 mi
Last recorded153,760 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 KJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 153,760 miles

both rear brake flexible hoses deteriorating

both rear coil springs corroding

child seat fitted to nearside rear, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

plastic under trays fitted through out underside

stone chips to windscreen

Pass 24 Dec 2018 145,760 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides. ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Fail 22 Dec 2018 145,728 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both sides. ()

Undertrays fitted obscuring certain viewing areas.

Pass 4 Aug 2017 135,886 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Fail 26 Jul 2017 135,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel + offside (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre on 1.6mm legal limit.

Fail 1 Mar 2016 127,883 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

Front wiper action clicking

Rear childs seat x2 not allowing full inspection of seat belts.

plastic under trays not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 Sep 2015 124,584 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Fail 1 Sep 2015 124,583 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 122,033 miles

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)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

tyre pressure monitoring light activated

Pass 12 Feb 2014 113,574 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 111,054 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 111,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 108,701 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 101,550 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2011 101,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 90,659 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 76,574 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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DG07 KJO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DG07 KJO, 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 DG07 KJO registered?

DG07 KJO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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