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FA07 ATY

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

219,583 mi
Last recorded219,583 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 ATY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 219,583 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 29 Jul 2016 186,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine oil level on minimum

offside rear tyre bald on inner shoulder. (tyre pressure was very low)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 157,891 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front tyre worn on shoulders

Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,528 miles

centre stop lamp not working.

clutch noisy.

front tyres wearing low.

Pass 26 Jul 2013 90,015 miles

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

rear diff oil leak.

Pass 25 Jul 2012 69,868 miles

centre stop lamp not working.

rear brake pads worn low.

Fail 20 Jul 2012 69,562 miles

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

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

centre stop lamp not working.

front tyres wearing low on outer edge.

rear brake pads worn low.

Pass 14 Jul 2011 57,812 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

smoke emmisions too low to be measured

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs are slightly worn and lipped

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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FA07 ATY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FA07 ATY, 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 FA07 ATY registered?

FA07 ATY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 July 2007.

Is FA07 ATY safe to buy?

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