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KD07 OBC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

202,384 mi
Last recorded202,384 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 OBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 202,384 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 189,147 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2020 180,882 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 170,682 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2018 162,512 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 154,333 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 147,089 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 138,718 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2014 135,002 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 131,609 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 131,609 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 127,642 miles

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

o/s/r tyre on 3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2011 105,032 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 78,290 miles

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

front discs under wear limit

front tyres wearing on edges

rear pads approx 5mm

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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KD07 OBC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 KD07 OBC, 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 KD07 OBC registered?

KD07 OBC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2007.

Is KD07 OBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD07 OBC shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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