MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,443 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front shocks weak
offside rear tyre on 2mm + bald on inner edge
play in steering rack ends
slight exhaust blow from manifold
both front tyres worn on edges
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Central Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlamp lens slightly defective x 2 front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on edges
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyres getting low
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV56 XGW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 FV56 XGW, 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 FV56 XGW registered?
FV56 XGW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 2007.
Is FV56 XGW safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV56 XGW shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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