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FP07 FEG

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

221,693 mi
Last recorded221,693 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 FEG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 221,693 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2017 182,083 miles

center exhaust shield insecure slightly

nearside front droplink slight play

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Fail 17 May 2017 182,083 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

center exhaust shield insecure slightly

nearside front droplink slight play

rear brake disc worn not weakened

Pass 19 May 2016 147,369 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 147,369 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working both front circle side lights (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit just met legal limit (4.1.E.1)

all 4 tyres unevenly worn

Pass 20 Apr 2015 116,383 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn out of shape

metal sleeve on exhaust rattling/noisey

Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,276 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 May 2013 91,101 miles
Fail 5 May 2013 91,101 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

(Both) front tyres near smooth on inner edges - Allignment issue

Pass 5 May 2012 83,210 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 May 2011 63,112 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiperblades smear

Pass 14 May 2010 46,916 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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FP07 FEG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FP07 FEG, 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 FP07 FEG registered?

FP07 FEG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2007.

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