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KG07 KNE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

194,939 mi
Last recorded194,939 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG07 KNE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 194,939 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 184,118 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2018 184,118 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 174,523 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 174,523 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 164,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jun 2016 164,020 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 150,370 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 150,370 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres starting to wear edges

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate [rubber ]

Pass 2 Jun 2014 136,036 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2013 122,113 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 122,113 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2012 106,508 miles
Fail 11 May 2012 106,508 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 93,135 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 71,918 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inside edge

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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KG07 KNE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KG07 KNE, 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 KG07 KNE registered?

KG07 KNE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

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