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VU07 KJJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

372,621 mi
Last recorded372,621 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU07 KJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 372,621 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 372,619 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips on screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2022 354,667 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X 4 led,s not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

underfloor panels fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2022 354,665 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner tread areas (2255017) (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning X 4 led,s not working (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on outer tread areas and damage to outer sidewall area (2255017) (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit and wearing to bald on inner tread areas (2255017) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and wearing to bald on outer tread areas (2255017) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2255017 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

underfloor panels fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2021 332,990 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Outer sill panels fitted

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

plastic underfloor panels fitted

Fail 2 Dec 2021 332,989 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Front wipers leaving lines on windscreen

Nearside Rear number plate lamp is dim in operation

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front most outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear number plate lamp is dim in operation

Outer sill panels fitted

engine undertray fitted

front and rear inner arch liners fitted

plastic underfloor panels fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2020 314,668 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 314,666 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front wheel bearing noisy when rotated.

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 282,488 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2019 282,486 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. O/S/F is 215/50/17 and the N/S/F is 225/50/17 and the correct size should be 225/50/17. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm also going bald on inner edge and slightly stepped. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2018 161,378 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 149,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 135,253 miles

Both front tyres are worn badly on inner edges and are getting close to the wear indicators

Pass 25 Nov 2014 117,793 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 117,786 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 108,055 miles

both front tyres are wearing thin on inner edges

engine management light indicates a fault

nearside front brake pad warning wire not fitted correctly, not attached to brake pad like it should be

Pass 27 Mar 2013 84,193 miles

both rear tyres are worn badly on inner edges and are worn close to the legal limit

brake pad warning wire not fitted correctly at nearside front

Pass 16 Apr 2012 64,035 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 62,282 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 62,278 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn/low on insides

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,292 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 55,292 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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 KJJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KJJ, 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 KJJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 March 2007.

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