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FIG 4803

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

177,455 mi
Last recorded177,455 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFIG 4803
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2025 177,455 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 177,368 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 158,738 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s side repeater not functioning correctly

Fail 24 Oct 2022 158,712 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

o/s side repeater not functioning correctly

Pass 22 Oct 2021 148,213 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 147,985 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 137,043 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 126,446 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 116,933 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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FIG 4803 is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,000cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FIG 4803, 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

How do I check the history of FIG 4803?

You can check the full history of FIG 4803 by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FIG 4803 registered?

FIG 4803 is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is FIG 4803 safe to buy?

The MOT history for FIG 4803 shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FIG 4803 have outstanding finance?

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