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ST07 KCZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,018 mi
Last recorded124,018 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST07 KCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 124,018 miles

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 mm on limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

o/s headlamp washer not working

park brake/ fluid warning light on

tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2019 124,018 miles

Central Emission control equipment missing where fitted as standard DPF cut out & replaced with straight pipe (8.2.2.1 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

tyre pressure monitor light on

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside headlamp washer not working

parking brake warning light on

Fail 1 Apr 2019 124,018 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 275/30x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear road wheel damaged

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 245/35x19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside headlamp washer not working

parking brake warning light on

tyre pressure monitor light on

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,961 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 95,701 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 90,155 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 85,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn on inside edges

Pass 25 Mar 2014 79,629 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 72,304 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 65,062 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 65,060 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2011 56,475 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2010 44,857 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 May 2010 44,857 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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ST07 KCZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ST07 KCZ, 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 ST07 KCZ registered?

ST07 KCZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 May 2007.

Is ST07 KCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST07 KCZ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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