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KF07 RUC

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

234,122 mi
Last recorded234,122 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF07 RUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2025 234,122 miles

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 219,251 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2023 205,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2022 193,290 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 193,290 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 182,574 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 182,574 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Jan 2020 173,547 miles

handbrake brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Fail 8 Jan 2020 173,543 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Nearside & offside (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 161,305 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2018 154,738 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 145,734 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2015 128,584 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 111,806 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 24 Jun 2014 111,806 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2013 104,503 miles

both rear tyres worn to wear markers

n/s/f tyre worn to legal limit on edges

o/s/f tyre starting to wear on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2011 96,689 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

unable to inspect some underside due to panelling

Pass 11 Jan 2010 90,836 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Jan 2010 90,836 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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KF07 RUC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 KF07 RUC, 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 KF07 RUC registered?

KF07 RUC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2007.

Is KF07 RUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KF07 RUC shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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