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WM07 PHF

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

163,606 mi
Last recorded163,606 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM07 PHF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Oct 2023 163,606 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange behind front flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fractured Cracked on previous repair (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Front Bumper damaged

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Mirror glass deteriorated (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 158,000 miles

Offside Rear previous weld to alloy wheel.

Offside Rear tyre worn close to the legal limit 2,mm

front bumper slightly insecure.. not likely to fall off.

Fail 22 Sep 2022 157,997 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached slightly insecure.. (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high pollished.. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alloy weld to o/s/r wheel

Fail 16 Sep 2022 157,994 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking/ FAS not detected (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge at 2MM (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

alloy weld to o/s/r wheel

Fail 8 Sep 2022 157,899 miles

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi to centre section joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust flexi severely deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Coil spring corroded Nearside + Offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 154,407 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 15 Sep 2020 149,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Handbrake has little reserve travel

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top, middle arm, outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear tyres worn/stepping inner edges

Pass 13 Sep 2019 142,991 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 133,078 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2018 133,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 120,775 miles

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 120,775 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

emissions to low to activate smokemeter

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 24 Oct 2016 112,633 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm close on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre worn low on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn low on edges

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint control arm (2.4.G.2)

welding repair to n/s/r road wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2016 112,572 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel fractured inner edge (4.2.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front wipers smearing but clearing screen.

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

under cover's fitted obscuring view of component's.

Pass 31 Jul 2015 74,597 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 76,551 miles

darkend windows

o/s door mirror glass tarnished

Fail 19 Jul 2014 76,444 miles

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

darkend windows

o/s door mirror glass tarnished

Pass 17 Jul 2013 73,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 60,542 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 52,267 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,421 miles

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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WM07 PHF is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WM07 PHF, 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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WM07 PHF is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 August 2007.

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