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FRZ 4112

2007 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Apr 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

224,411 mi
Last recorded224,411 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFRZ 4112
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2026 224,411 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 10 Apr 2026 224,374 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 13 Dec 2024 218,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm plus worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 218,060 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm plus worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner plus outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 206,030 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Projected beam image is poor

Fail 19 Dec 2023 206,028 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Projected beam image is poor

Pass 19 Dec 2022 197,037 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 191,915 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 181,950 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 16 Dec 2019 172,818 miles

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

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

slight engine oil leak

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 19 Dec 2018 161,196 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 154,176 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2017 154,176 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 146,431 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2016 146,414 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2015 138,711 miles

DPF pressure pipe bracket broken but pipe is secure

Handbrake ratchet slightly worn

Fail 19 Dec 2015 138,711 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort Parking brake (3.7.B.5a)

DPF pressure pipe bracket broken but pipe is secure

Pass 19 Dec 2014 130,913 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 130,913 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 117,335 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 98,281 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 79,066 miles

smoke emissions are too clean to be measured, 0% opacity

Pass 8 Dec 2010 57,268 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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FRZ 4112 is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 FRZ 4112, 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 FRZ 4112 registered?

FRZ 4112 is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2007.

Is FRZ 4112 safe to buy?

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