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VF07 BSO

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

193,840 mi
Last recorded193,840 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF07 BSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2019 193,840 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2019 193,840 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 169,310 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake sticky

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 135,530 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

extensive under trays obscuring some components

Fail 25 Jul 2017 135,530 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured both faded (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both (3.7.B.6b)

extensive under trays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Aug 2016 108,261 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jul 2015 92,729 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 172,152 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

exhaust fouling under floor bracket

parking brake travel high(effort ok)

rear brake discs worn

Fail 17 Jul 2014 172,152 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

advise full brake measurement check

exhaust flexible joint deteriorated

exhaust fouling under floor bracket

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

parking brake travel high(effort ok)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 7 May 2013 158,782 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 158,190 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 145,373 miles

substitute sidelights on front, OK for MOT

Pass 14 Jul 2012 129,121 miles

All four tyres close to legal limit.

Fail 13 Jul 2012 129,097 miles

Nearside Front Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

All four tyres close to legal limit.

Pass 3 Nov 2011 103,021 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 3 Nov 2011 103,021 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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)

Fail 14 Jun 2011 92,135 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2011 92,135 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 67,875 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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VF07 BSO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VF07 BSO, 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 VF07 BSO registered?

VF07 BSO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for VF07 BSO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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