MOT Status
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236,290 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
n/s/f jacking point block is missing
under trays loose
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))
Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play at o/s/f (2.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Road wheel more than one fixing loose n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Road wheel more than one fixing loose o/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))
clip on o/s/r brake calliper is incorrectly fitted
n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad warning wires are insecure/ not connected
n/s/f jacking point block is missing
recommend check all wheels and wheel studs and check / tighten all wheels
under trays loose
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres are wearing on edges
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
both front tyres are wearing on edges
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)
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)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FD07 TWU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 FD07 TWU, 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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FD07 TWU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2007.
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