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FH07 ZDU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,061 mi
Last recorded132,061 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH07 ZDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 132,061 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2016 129,493 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 125,026 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 127,771 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2014 100,264 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2014 100,241 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 89,855 miles

emission no acceleration detected

near side front tyre slight cracking & slight worn inner & outer edges

near side rear tyre worn inner edge

off side front tyre slight worn inner & outer edges

off side rear tyre slight worn innner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 80,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

emission no acceleration detected

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Fail 2 Jul 2012 80,067 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

emission no acceleration detected

near side front tyre slight cracking

near side rear tyre slight worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2011 65,460 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 32,170 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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FH07 ZDU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FH07 ZDU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FH07 ZDU registered?

FH07 ZDU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2007.

Is FH07 ZDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH07 ZDU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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