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DV07 ZBE

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

228,838 mi
Last recorded228,838 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV07 ZBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 228,838 miles

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2021 216,300 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2021 216,300 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 210,440 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 204,397 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe is split, needs a new one welding in (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect weak shocker (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 May 2018 195,331 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 195,331 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2017 182,156 miles

front wipers starting to smear

Pass 25 Apr 2016 172,010 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 151,296 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 130,993 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 111,089 miles

front exhaust heat shield rattling

Pass 19 Apr 2012 90,711 miles

Front undertray damaged

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 19 Apr 2012 90,711 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front undertray damaged

Incorrect O/S/R brake light working

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

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 4 May 2011 75,050 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 58,092 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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DV07 ZBE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 DV07 ZBE, 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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DV07 ZBE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 May 2007.

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