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WN07 UWZ

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

189,672 mi
Last recorded189,672 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 UWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 189,672 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Surface corrosion to both inner sill areas

Pass 4 Jan 2022 179,615 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 173,682 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 3 Dec 2019 168,708 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s lower forward most (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 167,890 miles

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

Nearside Front cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Offside Front cover sills fitted not allowing full inspection of sill

Rear rear diff damp

Pass 15 Aug 2017 160,904 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy leaking (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads low (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 149,948 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking (7.1.2)

Rear rear diff leaking

Pass 11 Sep 2015 132,916 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 132,916 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 112,656 miles

N\S\FRT JACKING POINT BUSH MISSING

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 85,479 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 69,651 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2011 57,746 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 39,358 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2010 39,358 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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WN07 UWZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WN07 UWZ, 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 WN07 UWZ registered?

WN07 UWZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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The MOT history for WN07 UWZ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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