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WF07 VME

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

139,229 mi
Last recorded139,229 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2018
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 VME
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2018 139,229 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 118,682 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 101,946 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 99,209 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 89,462 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 89,443 miles

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

front wheel valve stems close to excessively perished

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2015 82,661 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 69,406 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 61,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 17 May 2013 61,253 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 40,832 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 34,003 miles

Front brake pads look on limit NOW to pass mot.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED NOW

Hand brake lever nearing endof travel.ATTENTION RECOMMENDED

Pass 27 May 2010 25,809 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 25,809 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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WF07 VME is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 WF07 VME, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WF07 VME registered?

WF07 VME is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is WF07 VME safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF07 VME shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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