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VA07 OKW

2007 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

161,857 mi
Last recorded161,857 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA07 OKW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 161,857 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 161,770 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 152,211 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 145,878 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 145,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 138,715 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 118,480 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 98,146 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 98,146 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 82,534 miles

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

osf fog light loose

Fail 28 May 2010 82,270 miles

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

osf fog light loose

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 OKW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 VA07 OKW, 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 VA07 OKW registered?

VA07 OKW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2007.

Is VA07 OKW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA07 OKW shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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