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VA56 CFY

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,555 mi
Last recorded136,555 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA56 CFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2023 136,555 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Feb 2023 136,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 129,903 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Feb 2022 129,801 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mount near diff (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 129,134 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2021 129,134 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 128,587 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jan 2020 128,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened pitted and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2019 125,551 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 121,456 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 121,456 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front inner side lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jan 2017 115,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, play detected, weight off (2.7.4)

Front both tyres worn unevenly, offside heavily feathered

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Fail 20 Jan 2017 115,607 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 24% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both sides, play detected, weight off (2.7.4)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

Front both tyres worn unevenly, offside heavily feathered

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. imbalance at 21% (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, front bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring view to some components

Pass 30 Jan 2016 113,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3 mm, (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2 mm, bald inner edge, 225/50/17w run flat (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 mm, nail and deep cut in tread (4.1.E.1)

o/s/f tyre missing pieces on outer edge

wipers smearing

Pass 23 Jan 2015 104,929 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 23 Jan 2014 93,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jan 2013 83,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 83,261 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 72,369 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 58,943 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 45,130 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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VA56 CFY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VA56 CFY, 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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VA56 CFY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 January 2007.

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