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SL07 DGO

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

179,954 mi
Last recorded179,954 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL07 DGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 179,954 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 160,221 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2017 146,272 miles

rear cv boots perished

slight buckle in all four wheels

Fail 14 Nov 2017 146,272 miles

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

rear cv boots perished

slight buckle in all four wheels

Fail 4 Nov 2017 146,178 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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 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)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

all alloy wheels buckled

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

corrosion starting under vehicle mainly around rear subframe mounts

front exhaust clamp splitting

reverse light out

Pass 10 Nov 2016 139,257 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 129,683 miles

osr and nsr tyres at 3mm osr tyre has a nail

Fail 12 Jan 2016 129,683 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

osr and nsr tyres at 3mm osr tyre has a nail

Pass 6 Jan 2015 109,292 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2015 109,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2014 104,969 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 98,005 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 86,307 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

offside front tyre at 3mm and worn/wearing on edges

service light on

some/slight deterioration on number plates

tpms light on

Pass 27 Apr 2011 69,556 miles

advise brake inspection

parking sensors inoperative

rear brake pad lining possibly low

some deterioration on number plates

some lipping on front brake discs and pad/s worn/wearing

Fail 27 Apr 2011 69,556 miles

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

advise brake inspection

parking sensors inoperative

rear brake pad lining possibly low

some deterioration on number plates

some lipping on front brake discs and pad/s worn/wearing

Pass 26 Apr 2010 51,801 miles

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

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

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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SL07 DGO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 SL07 DGO, 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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SL07 DGO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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