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VN07 ZNT

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,365 mi
Last recorded187,365 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN07 ZNT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2022 187,365 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel

Pass 30 Nov 2021 168,810 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2020 165,040 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 165,039 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 161,460 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 161,460 miles

Nearside Front Brake insecure (1.1.21 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 156,690 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 152,889 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Fog light broken

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

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 152,645 miles

Nearside 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 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 Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Fog light broken

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 139,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Sep 2016 139,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,444 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 119,223 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 14 Jun 2013 110,995 miles

Nail in front tyre

Fail 14 Jun 2013 110,995 miles

Nail in front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 103,923 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 103,923 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2011 99,919 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 87,938 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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VN07 ZNT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 VN07 ZNT, 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 VN07 ZNT registered?

VN07 ZNT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2007.

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