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EA07 DBO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

197,715 mi
Last recorded197,715 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 DBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2021 197,715 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 176,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 155,107 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 154,792 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 154,791 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 138,618 miles

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded sign of fuel leak under the fuel tank ()

Rear Oil leak rear diff has slight oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Hand brake slightly high (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 122,489 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Fail 11 Apr 2017 122,489 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

undertray and engine covers fitted to vehicle

Pass 16 Apr 2016 107,673 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

winter tyres fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2015 95,440 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 85,474 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emission tested to clean

Fail 4 Apr 2014 85,474 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emission tested to clean

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2013 75,110 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2012 63,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 Feb 2011 49,367 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,439 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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EA07 DBO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EA07 DBO, 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 EA07 DBO registered?

EA07 DBO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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