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FV07 VGF

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

159,949 mi
Last recorded159,949 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV07 VGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 159,949 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Undertray not fully secure throughout (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 145,173 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 5 May 2023 137,093 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 120,057 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2021 109,104 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking slightly] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking slightly] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2021 109,101 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking slightly] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated [Cracking slightly] (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 101,446 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 96,892 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 93,921 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 92,067 miles

N/S rear view mirror cracked

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged has cracks (4.1.D.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 88,248 miles

Nearside Rear Outer gaiter deterioted but still stops the ingress of dirt

Pass 23 May 2015 82,587 miles

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

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

Fail 23 May 2015 82,587 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2014 77,212 miles

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

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

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

a c pump belt dammaged

front brake discs slightly lipped

Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,601 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front tyres wall cracked & perished

Pass 12 May 2012 64,523 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 60,142 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 54,813 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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FV07 VGF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 FV07 VGF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV07 VGF registered?

FV07 VGF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2007.

Is FV07 VGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV07 VGF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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