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TF07 SNS

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

148,632 mi
Last recorded148,632 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 SNS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 148,632 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2024 142,000 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 229,683 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 135,377 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 125,883 miles

fluid leak but not excessive rear diff

Pass 1 Nov 2021 117,380 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2020 108,122 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 108,122 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 99,324 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2018 84,555 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Under-trays fitted

Fail 28 Jul 2018 84,553 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2x ()

Under-trays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2017 72,317 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2017 72,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2016 57,476 miles

Child-seat fitted

Under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Mar 2016 57,474 miles

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

Child-seat fitted

Under-trays fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,101 miles

Nearside 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)

nearside front parking lamp not working

Fail 11 Mar 2015 51,101 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside 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)

nearside front parking lamp not working

Pass 11 Mar 2014 45,418 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 38,216 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2013 38,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f and o/s/f and n/s/r tyres wearing on edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,406 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 21,040 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 SNS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 TF07 SNS, 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 TF07 SNS registered?

TF07 SNS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is TF07 SNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for TF07 SNS shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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