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TN07 VUZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

180,935 mi
Last recorded180,935 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTN07 VUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 180,935 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 180,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 149,404 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake just met requirement

Fail 26 Jul 2016 149,404 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

parking brake just met requirement

Pass 27 Jul 2015 121,505 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 167,938 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 87,008 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 72,332 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 58,969 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 42,039 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

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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TN07 VUZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 TN07 VUZ, 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 TN07 VUZ registered?

TN07 VUZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 July 2007.

Is TN07 VUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for TN07 VUZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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