MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
186,411 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Nail in tyre ()
Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Tyre pressure light om.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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VU07 DUV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VU07 DUV, 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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VU07 DUV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2007.
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