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TF07 UBR

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,416 mi
Last recorded182,416 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2024 182,416 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Fail 19 Dec 2024 182,407 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 225/45/17 offside rear 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 bald inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 225/55/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Aug 2023 173,503 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2023 173,503 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Aug 2022 163,083 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2021 152,864 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 147,180 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 142,904 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 138,045 miles

Front tyres wearing on edges

Offside Front side light dull

Rear both rear tyres only just legal 1.6mm

corrosion on front brake disc's

Pass 6 Jun 2016 132,860 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 126,668 miles

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

corrosion on front brake discs

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 30 Jun 2015 126,558 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

o/s/f tyre cracking

Pass 26 Jun 2014 119,975 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Wear to nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2013 112,359 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 105,003 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 105,003 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 94,894 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 86,424 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 UBR is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2007.

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