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VA07 DME

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

264,239 mi
Last recorded264,239 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 DME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 264,239 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2022 152,744 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 152,742 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 143,853 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil dampness around engine area

Pass 7 Jun 2019 141,093 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

oil dampness around bottom of inter cooler/turbo pipe area

Pass 30 Jun 2018 138,527 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 136,298 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outer edge slightly out of shape and near legal limit

n/s/r outer c.v gaiter deteriorating

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,046 miles

n\s\r c v gaitor detireated

Fail 13 Jun 2016 130,046 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)

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

n\s\r c v gaitor detireated

Pass 15 Jun 2015 123,431 miles

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

rear discs slighly lipped

Pass 16 May 2014 113,800 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 17 May 2013 99,840 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 83,573 miles

unable to test n/s/r seat belt due to baby seat fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2011 69,041 miles

UNABLE TO TEST N/S/R SEATBELT DUE TO BABY SEAT FITTED

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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VA07 DME is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VA07 DME, 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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VA07 DME is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2007.

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