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2007 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration VU07FKF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2007
- Colour Green
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1995cc
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- Expires 21 Feb 2027
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
10 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 174,982 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
21 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 174,816 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2026 9 Jun 202620 Feb 2025
Fail
Mileage: 174,816 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
22 Feb 2024
Pass
Mileage: 174,565 MI
Expiry date: 21 Feb 2025 9 Jun 202613 Feb 2024
Fail
Mileage: 174,565 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
8 Feb 2023
Pass
Mileage: 173,519 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
28 Jan 2022
Pass
Mileage: 168,194 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive Rear diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
22 Jan 2021
Pass
Mileage: 153,024 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2022 9 Jun 202615 Feb 2020
Pass
Mileage: 141,010 MI
Expiry date: 14 Feb 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
7 Jun 2018
Pass
Mileage: 131,072 MI
Expiry date: 6 Jun 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
25 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 116,360 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2018 9 Jun 202627 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 100,262 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
27 Apr 2016
Fail
Mileage: 100,262 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
22 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 83,158 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2016 9 Jun 202614 Apr 2015
Fail
Mileage: 82,949 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
16 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,522 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2015 9 Jun 202615 Apr 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,520 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
- Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
19 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 94,468 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
26 Apr 2012
Pass
Mileage: 48,309 MI
Expiry date: 25 Apr 2013 9 Jun 20267 Apr 2011
Fail
Mileage: 37,001 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
7 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,001 MI
Expiry date: 6 Apr 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
2 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 29,887 MI
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VU07FKF was registered on 2007-05-10
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