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KG57 RNZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

156,497 mi
Last recorded156,497 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG57 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2024 156,497 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 138,889 miles

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

headlamps slightly opaque

Pass 15 Oct 2022 135,620 miles

Front Nearside and Offside brake disc and pads wearing low

Pass 18 Oct 2021 130,626 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2021 130,625 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2020 123,342 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2019 116,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Oct 2019 116,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 116,003 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 111,790 miles

slight damage outside zone a front screen

Fail 13 Oct 2018 111,749 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

BOTH REAR TYRES AND NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE ON TREAD LIMITS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO TREAD LIMIT

dashboard indicates faulty ignition

slight damage outside zone a front screen

Pass 14 Oct 2017 107,320 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wear to edges both front tyres

Fail 14 Oct 2017 107,320 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

wear to edges both front tyres

Pass 8 Oct 2016 103,671 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 95,308 miles

slight deterioration to number plates

undertrays fitted obscuring some componants

Pass 14 Oct 2014 88,064 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Sep 2013 75,280 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 75,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

offside rear tyre getting low and cuts in tread

Pass 10 Oct 2012 65,276 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Fail 10 Oct 2012 65,276 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

front tyres heavily worn on edges

Pass 5 Oct 2011 53,822 miles

Both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Fail 5 Oct 2011 53,822 miles

Both front tyres starting to go out of shape

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,593 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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KG57 RNZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KG57 RNZ, 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 KG57 RNZ registered?

KG57 RNZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2007.

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