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KB07 UDL

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

159,625 mi
Last recorded159,625 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB07 UDL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 159,625 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play and inner end (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 153,479 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2014 146,089 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 146,089 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 123,781 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 83,087 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking brake low effort n/s 150 o/s 150 no locks

Pass 13 Jun 2011 69,031 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre worn low

Pass 13 May 2010 49,498 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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KB07 UDL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KB07 UDL, 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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KB07 UDL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is KB07 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KB07 UDL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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