MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
160,044 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Outer Outer sill corroded and holed but overall rigidity not affected
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Propshaft rear most joint leaking grease
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Outer sill corroded and holed but overall rigidity not affected
Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Propshaft rear most joint leaking grease
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some LEDs inoperative (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD INNER BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement FORWARD INNER BUSH DETERIORATING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Offside rear brake backing plate insecure but not likely to become detatched.
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive front seal of differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding Due to tyre (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Frontmost arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced Some LEDs inoperative (4.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Offside rear brake backing plate insecure but not likely to become detatched.
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Oil leak, but not excessive front seal of differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Steering adversely affected by damaged nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front 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))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
nearside rear jacking point missing
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers slightly smearing screen
flywheel noisy and rattling
nearside rear jacking point missing
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2mm - 225/50R17 (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff/fuel tank area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
both front wipers slightly smearing screen
flywheel noisy and rattling
nearside rear jacking point missing
Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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WK07 SVN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 WK07 SVN, 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 WK07 SVN registered?
WK07 SVN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2007.
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