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K700 AVS

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

175,061 mi
Last recorded175,061 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK700 AVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 175,061 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,625 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2024 155,080 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 150,853 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 146,035 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2021 139,159 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 131,356 miles

Exhaust Flexi pipe damaged.

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Fail 25 Sep 2020 131,356 miles

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

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

Exhaust Flexi pipe damaged.

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured Both sides. (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Under trays fitted.

Pass 26 Sep 2019 124,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 118,960 miles

Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 111,840 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED OVER SOME TESTABLE ITEMS

Pass 1 Sep 2016 105,488 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,454 miles

N/s/f tyre worn on edges of tread / slightly damaged on outer side wall

O/s/r tyre worn close to legal limit / worn on inner edge of tread

Small chip in zone 'b' of windscreen

Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,254 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 84,394 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 70,154 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 61,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blade slight smear

rear pads approx 5.5mm

Pass 26 Jul 2010 40,120 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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K700 AVS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver 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 K700 AVS, 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 K700 AVS registered?

K700 AVS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is K700 AVS safe to buy?

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