MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,690 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rearmost (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
N/S/F & O/S/F tyres worn inner & outer edges
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
N/S/F & O/S/F tyres worn inner & outer edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no plate fixing not perminant
rear discs light scoring
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
no plate fixing not perminant
rear discs light scoring
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VKZ 7518 is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 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 VKZ 7518, 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 VKZ 7518 registered?
VKZ 7518 is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.
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