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TV56 SWW

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,570 mi
Last recorded162,570 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTV56 SWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2024 162,570 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 158,719 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Dec 2023 158,719 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2022 153,084 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2022 153,084 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Dec 2021 144,373 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 144,736 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn track control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fluid leak, but not excessive possible gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 137,807 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Jun 2019 129,556 miles

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 25 Jun 2019 129,556 miles

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

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Jun 2018 121,093 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 113,380 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 113,367 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 Jun 2016 102,994 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 89,030 miles

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 30 Jun 2014 18,391 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Fail 27 Jun 2014 78,388 miles

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres slightly perished on outer edges

Pass 18 Jun 2013 66,435 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs lipped

nearside front tyre perished and worn smooth on inside edge advise replacement

offside front tyre perished and worn smooth on inside edge advise replacement

Pass 18 Jun 2012 54,845 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2012 54,844 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jun 2011 42,035 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 42,034 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 30,473 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 30,473 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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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TV56 SWW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 TV56 SWW, 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 TV56 SWW registered?

TV56 SWW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is TV56 SWW safe to buy?

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