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VU07 FON

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

234,687 mi
Last recorded234,687 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 FON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2022 234,687 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2022 234,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 217,106 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Nov 2020 199,573 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front, side and rear indicators flashing faster than nearside. Flashing within 120 times per minute and all functioning

Pass 1 Jun 2019 183,282 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Hazard warning switch faulty the light working, but play more then normal (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2018 166,725 miles
Fail 19 May 2018 166,723 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 151,068 miles

Emissions too lean to measure.

Fail 3 Jun 2017 150,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Emissions too lean to measure.

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

Pass 11 Jun 2016 134,786 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Jun 2016 134,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 120,250 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 103,109 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 100,030 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 88,431 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 88,431 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,783 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 57,805 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2010 57,805 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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VU07 FON 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 VU07 FON, 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 VU07 FON registered?

VU07 FON is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2007.

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