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KD07 VXE

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

308,059 mi
Last recorded308,059 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 VXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 308,059 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 176,856 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 168,357 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 163,463 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 147,340 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 147,080 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17exl (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

all brake discs worn/lipped and all brake pads wearing

offside rear tyre 225/50/17exl on 2mm in centre tread

Pass 19 Sep 2014 129,505 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 129,505 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 124,416 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 124,416 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2012 112,207 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 95,360 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 89,151 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 89,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 68,124 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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KD07 VXE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KD07 VXE, 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 VXE registered?

KD07 VXE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2007.

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