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T99 DPR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

207,561 mi
Last recorded207,561 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT99 DPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 207,561 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 9 Oct 2024 207,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 199,193 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2023 199,193 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Oct 2022 189,314 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2022 189,313 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 May 2022 184,208 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 174,456 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 171,112 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 171,112 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 1 May 2019 164,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 158,851 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2017 151,723 miles

n/s/r brake hose starting to crack

slight wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm

Fail 27 May 2017 151,662 miles

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

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

Nearside Front tyre worn very close to limits

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear low

n/s/r brake hose starting to crack

slight wear in n/s/r upper suspension arm

Pass 1 Jun 2016 142,158 miles

both front tyres worn close to limits

both rear tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 1 May 2015 133,666 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN O/S/F TRACK ROD END

Pass 3 May 2014 122,346 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 107,487 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge and low

Emissions to clean to read

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

O/s/f tyre worn on edges

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2012 98,518 miles

child seat fitted n/s rear

n/s front tyre getting low

Fail 3 Apr 2012 98,618 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

child seat fitted n/s rear

n/s front tyre getting low

Pass 11 May 2011 91,345 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 71,400 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Rear 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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T99 DPR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T99 DPR, 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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T99 DPR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 May 2007.

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