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FL07 TZY

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

243,497 mi
Last recorded243,497 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL07 TZY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 243,497 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 238,567 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 238,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 224,149 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 224,145 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 215,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 215,473 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing release missing (5.1.1)

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 204,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 186,406 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Pass 17 May 2013 163,009 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jun 2012 147,477 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 132,826 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 100,946 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 100,946 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

handbrake requires adjustment

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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FL07 TZY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FL07 TZY, 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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FL07 TZY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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