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KD57 VCM

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

201,600 mi
Last recorded201,600 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD57 VCM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2018 201,600 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 76,614 miles

Parking brake performance just met minimum requirements. Recommend inspection/repair

Fail 27 Nov 2017 176,611 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Parking brake performance just met minimum requirements. Recommend inspection/repair

Pass 29 Nov 2016 158,723 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both side inside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2015 144,093 miles

Engine cover, sill covers and under tray fitted

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,181 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2014 118,181 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 114,363 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 112,637 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Mar 2012 112,637 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2011 90,403 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 90,403 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 88,961 miles

nearside front unevenly worn.

offside rear tyre ON legal limit.

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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KD57 VCM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 KD57 VCM, 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 KD57 VCM registered?

KD57 VCM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

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