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2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

245,213 mi
Last recorded245,213 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR57 VPN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 245,213 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 Jan 2023 245,213 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2021 225,363 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Pass 14 Nov 2020 210,582 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 188,685 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 171,031 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 May 2017 157,510 miles

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Fail 20 May 2017 157,510 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

clutch peddle rubber missing

Pass 3 Jun 2016 142,859 miles

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall slight damage

unable to test emisions, but could not find failure in computer system

Fail 1 Jun 2016 142,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear outer tyre sidewall slight damage

unable to test emisions, but could not find failure in computer system

Pass 20 May 2015 129,277 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 116,671 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 110,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 90,055 miles

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

O/S/FRONT TYRE HAS A SLOW PUCTURE

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 65,521 miles

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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WR57 VPN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WR57 VPN, 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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WR57 VPN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2007.

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