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FE07 NVR

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

230,372 mi
Last recorded230,372 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE07 NVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2018 230,372 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Fail 27 Mar 2018 230,372 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Engine covers and under trays fitted to the vehicle

Nearside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Offside Rear tyre uneven wear to tread

Outer sill covers fitted to the vehicle

Pass 3 Mar 2017 202,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 187,466 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and lipped close to limits (3.5.1i)

Offside Front jacking rubber missing

Offside washer jet poor

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both age cracking (3.6.B.4d)

advanced play in both steering arms

engine and sill and under trays fitted

exhaust corroded and repairs

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 6 Jan 2015 176,587 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 158,058 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 158,058 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Nov 2012 145,042 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 145,042 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 138,693 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 123,803 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 123,803 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 101,358 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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FE07 NVR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FE07 NVR, 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 FE07 NVR registered?

FE07 NVR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2007.

Is FE07 NVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE07 NVR shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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