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DN56 XFL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

205,099 mi
Last recorded205,099 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 XFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2019 205,099 miles

angle eye position lights output reduced

both brake warning sensors are damaged

dual-mass noisy

engine covers/undertrays fitted

Fail 19 Jul 2019 205,012 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

dual-mass flywheel noisy

engine covers fitted

front angle eyes not working properly, amber light substitute

nearside front/offside rear brake warning sensors are damaged

Pass 7 Jun 2018 194,966 miles
Pass 27 May 2017 185,622 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2017 185,568 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2015 178,459 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

run flat light on dash

Fail 16 Oct 2015 178,403 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

run flat light on dash

Pass 26 Sep 2014 173,137 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

angel eye headlamps flicker

Fail 20 Sep 2014 173,117 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

angel eye headlamps flicker

Pass 11 Jun 2013 166,299 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf dip beam bulb has a tint of blue

strong advise plastic pannel is covering brake fluid reservoir unable to check level but dashboard has a warning light displayed brake check strongly advised

tpms light is displayed

Fail 11 Jun 2013 166,299 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise nsf dip beam bulb has a tint of blue

strong advise plastic pannel is covering brake fluid reservoir unable to check level but dashboard has a warning light displayed brake check strongly advised

tpms light is displayed

Pass 15 Feb 2012 150,592 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 150,170 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 131,475 miles

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

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)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 107,860 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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DN56 XFL 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 60%.

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 DN56 XFL, 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 DN56 XFL registered?

DN56 XFL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 2007.

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