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KC07 HFS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

147,796 mi
Last recorded147,796 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC07 HFS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 147,796 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both front upper dust boot covers (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower tie bar front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front foglamp inoperative

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

Offside Rear brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,165 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2021 140,825 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2020 127,023 miles

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

Rear Brake disc(s) worn, but not excessively

Pass 1 Jul 2019 119,700 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 111,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2017 105,371 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 97,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2015 87,414 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2014 79,358 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 70,416 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2013 70,416 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 59,339 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 52,073 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 47,396 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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KC07 HFS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KC07 HFS, 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 KC07 HFS registered?

KC07 HFS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 April 2007.

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