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TF07 RGE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,496 mi
Last recorded131,496 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2021
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 RGE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2021 131,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2021 131,495 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished and out shape 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm perished out of shape 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2020 123,313 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Sep 2020 123,148 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

handbrake light on dash. may be related to failed handbrake

Pass 23 Sep 2019 115,370 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 91,772 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outer/wearing inner edge

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Oil leak slight ()

Rear both tyres very worn inner edges/wearing centre tread

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

all tyres cracking

handbrake lever travel high

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2017 80,729 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2016 71,156 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2015 63,411 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Feb 2015 63,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 54,736 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 49,202 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 38,778 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 26,039 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 26,100 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2010 26,006 miles

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

EML on.

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

O/S/F seatbelt retracts slowly.

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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TF07 RGE 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 75%.

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 TF07 RGE, 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 TF07 RGE registered?

TF07 RGE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 August 2007.

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