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DN07 VWW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

234,419 mi
Last recorded234,419 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN07 VWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2021 234,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Mar 2021 234,419 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 233,314 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 224,390 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2018 224,390 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 219,855 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 214,129 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 208,488 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 191,352 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 185,755 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2012 168,954 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2012 168,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 152,876 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 109,546 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 108,312 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

REAR TYRES WORN TO LIMIT os front tyre worn

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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DN07 VWW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 DN07 VWW, 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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DN07 VWW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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