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KH07 AUE

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,208 mi
Last recorded158,208 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH07 AUE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2024 158,208 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 149,664 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 140,552 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 130,869 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2021 130,869 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 124,590 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,202 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jan 2019 113,202 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,000 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 103,000 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 91,899 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2017 91,899 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 81,404 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 70,954 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Feb 2014 60,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 48,316 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 37,783 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 37,783 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 33,823 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 26,054 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 26,054 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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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KH07 AUE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KH07 AUE, 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 KH07 AUE registered?

KH07 AUE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2007.

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