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VO57 RNZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,662 mi
Last recorded155,662 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO57 RNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2022 155,662 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 151,657 miles

UNDER TRAYS FITTED

Pass 11 Aug 2020 140,359 miles

Offside Front Wiper linkage poor,lots of free movement.

Fail 3 Aug 2020 72,021 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wiper linkage poor,lots of free movement.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 132,803 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2019 132,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake insecure back plate (1.1.21 (c))

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 121,683 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 113,457 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 104,534 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 94,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 94,584 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 5 Aug 2014 84,292 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 79,503 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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 66,214 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 50,711 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,866 miles

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

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)

nearside front tyre has cut in side wall but meets mot requirements

Pass 12 Jan 2010 21,554 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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VO57 RNZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO57 RNZ, 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 VO57 RNZ registered?

VO57 RNZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

Is VO57 RNZ safe to buy?

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