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TF07 RLR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

84,338 mi
Last recorded84,338 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 RLR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 84,338 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 18 Jul 2018 84,338 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2017 75,362 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2017 75,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre slight wear on inside edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

engine cover fitted

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2016 66,964 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 62,444 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 62,443 miles

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

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

both front tyres badly cracked

both rear tyres badly perrished and cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2014 55,469 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f & n/s/r tyre perrishing

Pass 17 Sep 2013 47,599 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 40,929 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes coverd in grease

nearside front tyre perished on cords exposed

offside front wheel bearing slight rough

rear tyre perished no cords exposed

Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,239 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 31,551 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 28,641 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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TF07 RLR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TF07 RLR, 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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TF07 RLR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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