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FG07 XEO

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,467 mi
Last recorded91,467 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG07 XEO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 91,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 84,099 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2021 84,099 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2019 79,490 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 75,285 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 75,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 70,269 miles

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 17 Jun 2017 70,269 miles

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

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2016 64,741 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2015 59,134 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 59,134 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,755 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,903 miles

emishions to low to register

Pass 23 Apr 2013 47,903 miles

emishions to low to register on machine

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,582 miles

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

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

emishions to low to register on equitment

rear brake pades 2to3 mm

Pass 12 May 2011 33,413 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 7 May 2010 26,205 miles

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

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

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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FG07 XEO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 FG07 XEO, 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 FG07 XEO registered?

FG07 XEO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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