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DK07 VPT

2007 BMW 520

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

194,315 mi
Last recorded194,315 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK07 VPT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2024 194,315 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inside side wall cracked to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

under tray insecure

Pass 5 Oct 2023 184,435 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2023 184,435 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2022 175,029 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged 2 x rear brake hoses deteriorated/cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Oct 2021 166,917 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 159,633 miles

2 x rear brake hoses deteriorated/cracking

Pass 8 Oct 2019 151,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 144,370 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 137,930 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 131,228 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 126,029 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 116,749 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 107,993 miles

emissions too clean

Fail 11 Feb 2013 107,992 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

emissions too clean

Pass 11 Feb 2012 104,535 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 93,986 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2011 93,986 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 May 2010 79,494 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 77,228 miles

Offside 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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DK07 VPT is a 2007 BMW 520 in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 DK07 VPT, 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 DK07 VPT registered?

DK07 VPT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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