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VA07 KFT

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,151 mi
Last recorded121,151 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 KFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 121,151 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 119,506 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 110,666 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 110,173 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions too clean to register

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

TPMS light on

Washer spray weak

Pass 23 Apr 2015 101,984 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,249 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Fail 19 Apr 2014 77,244 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low inner tread

the emission limits were tested and met but the D.S.M could not register the reading

Pass 18 Apr 2013 69,768 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre worn low inner tread

the emission limits were tested and met but the D.S.M could not register the reading

Pass 13 Apr 2012 60,463 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 51,112 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2011 51,081 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 39,608 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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VA07 KFT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KFT, 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 VA07 KFT registered?

VA07 KFT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2007.

Is VA07 KFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 KFT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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