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WP56 TNJ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

169,451 mi
Last recorded169,451 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP56 TNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 169,451 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 169,451 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 163,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 163,217 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 143,774 miles

all tyres worn on edges.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 129,554 miles

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

tyres 245 40 r18 93w

Fail 22 Nov 2013 129,554 miles

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

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

tyres 245 40 r18 93w

Pass 18 Dec 2012 113,086 miles

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)

Fail 14 Dec 2012 113,086 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)

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)

Offside front fog light inop

Pass 15 Feb 2012 98,233 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 91,437 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,384 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

offside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 29 Apr 2010 81,597 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 79,183 miles

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

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)

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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WP56 TNJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 WP56 TNJ, 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 WP56 TNJ registered?

WP56 TNJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 13 February 2007.

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