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FN07 XHD

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

224,857 mi
Last recorded224,857 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN07 XHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2023 224,857 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 210,001 miles

chip in screen

rear flexis slightly perished

Pass 4 Nov 2021 201,317 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Nov 2021 201,317 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn outer edge of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 195,672 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2020 195,604 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2019 186,877 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 176,651 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 167,688 miles

Front Outer tyres 3mm tread remaining

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

Fail 13 Nov 2017 167,688 miles

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

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

Front Outer tyres 3mm tread remaining

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

emissions too clean to register result at tailpipe

Pass 18 Nov 2016 154,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 140,327 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2015 140,327 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 131,505 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 115,161 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 98,863 miles

Front & rear tyres required shortly

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 79,680 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 71,976 miles

O/s/f wiper blade slightly smearing.

Offside Front 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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FN07 XHD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

FN07 XHD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2007.

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