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KC56 ZUA

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2018
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

193,098 mi
Last recorded193,098 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 ZUA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 193,098 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 185,351 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2016 185,349 miles

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Nearside & Offside do not provide a steady white light (Flickering) (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 172,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside wiper mechanism worn

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

O/S/R tyre bald on inner edge

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2013 144,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2013 144,751 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front discs corroded

Pass 15 Nov 2012 134,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 134,852 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 120,143 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 120,143 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2010 111,283 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 111,283 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,217 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2010 83,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KC56 ZUA 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 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC56 ZUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KC56 ZUA registered?

KC56 ZUA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 January 2007.

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