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FN07 WFV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

192,436 mi
Last recorded192,436 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2020
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 WFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2020 192,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 181,156 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 170,416 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2018 170,411 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 159,713 miles

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Mar 2017 159,713 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 148,525 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 27 Mar 2015 137,662 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2014 125,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front tyre scrubbing on both edges

Pass 27 Mar 2013 111,726 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 94,343 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 72,994 miles

Both front tyres worn on shoulders

Front registration plate delaminated

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

Rear parking brake did not lock

Rear registration plate delaminated

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 52,975 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 52,975 miles

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FN07 WFV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FN07 WFV, 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 FN07 WFV registered?

FN07 WFV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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