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SN56 OBX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,132 mi
Last recorded202,132 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN56 OBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 202,132 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 197,955 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 197,951 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Aug 2019 186,335 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 167,181 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly chafed both deteriating (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 148,629 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 111,174 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2016 111,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and o/s/f drop links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 149,190 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2014 78,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2013 65,128 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 65,000 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 55,779 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 45,682 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 41,444 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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SN56 OBX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SN56 OBX, 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 SN56 OBX registered?

SN56 OBX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 2007.

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