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SP07 WYW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

195,284 mi
Last recorded195,284 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 WYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 195,284 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center tread. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Fail 2 Feb 2024 195,284 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side poor efficiency. (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault need diagnostic. (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached lower , rear arm. (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil seeping oil, should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil should replace. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre center tread. ()

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2023 180,310 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 165,688 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 157,607 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 153,563 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2019 149,965 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 145,407 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 141,341 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2017 141,327 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp side repeaters affected (1.1.A.3f)

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute hazards (1.4.A.2g)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2016 129,134 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Jan 2016 129,134 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Under-tray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jan 2015 115,197 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 115,196 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 89,510 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 83,666 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 83,666 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 72,486 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2012 72,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,273 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2011 60,273 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2010 46,724 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 46,709 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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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SP07 WYW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 SP07 WYW, 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 SP07 WYW registered?

SP07 WYW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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