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FA07 XLC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

195,661 mi
Last recorded195,661 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA07 XLC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2021 195,661 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 187,657 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 187,657 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear reversing lamp not working

Pass 27 Mar 2019 177,960 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 177,960 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2018 169,527 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 169,520 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,562 miles

plastic sill covers

plastic undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Mar 2016 130,562 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

plastic sill covers

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 89,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2013 89,431 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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 11 Apr 2012 77,752 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2012 77,727 miles

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,535 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 51,298 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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FA07 XLC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 FA07 XLC, 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 XLC registered?

FA07 XLC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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