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GR07 AFN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,024 mi
Last recorded129,024 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGR07 AFN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2023 129,024 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning light on.

Fail 8 Nov 2023 129,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to deteriorate. (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 121,579 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 109,251 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,228 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 89,270 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 77,002 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 67,470 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 57,166 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 23 May 2012 57,157 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 17 Jun 2011 47,058 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 36,067 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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GR07 AFN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 GR07 AFN, 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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GR07 AFN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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