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FB07 AJO

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,502 mi
Last recorded138,502 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB07 AJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 138,502 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 130,961 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2023 130,919 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2022 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 112,923 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 102,824 miles

undertrays fitted

wet test carried out

Pass 12 Oct 2019 94,005 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2019 93,833 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 84,321 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 76,089 miles

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Oct 2017 76,089 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Oct 2016 64,170 miles

Oil leak oil leak coming from gearbox

Pass 16 Oct 2015 54,281 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 54,281 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 45,151 miles

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 24 Jan 2014 41,020 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 55,994 miles

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

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

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

osf tyre tread cracking

Pass 13 Jan 2012 53,064 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 53,064 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 48,920 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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 19 Jan 2010 25,804 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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FB07 AJO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FB07 AJO, 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 FB07 AJO registered?

FB07 AJO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is FB07 AJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB07 AJO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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