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VE56 ZNW

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,804 mi
Last recorded174,804 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE56 ZNW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 174,804 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2017 174,804 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Nov 2016 92,011 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2016 91,993 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened inside of disc (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2015 167,303 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 157,268 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Nov 2013 148,590 miles

Slight deterioration to front tyres treaded area

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 140,414 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 12 Oct 2011 129,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2010 119,046 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 91,572 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 91,032 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe collapsed (3.6.C.1b)

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

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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VE56 ZNW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE56 ZNW, 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

How do I check the history of VE56 ZNW?

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What year was VE56 ZNW registered?

VE56 ZNW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 January 2007.

Is VE56 ZNW safe to buy?

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