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AE56 WEV

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

155,601 mi
Last recorded155,601 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE56 WEV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2026 155,601 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2025 148,095 miles
Pass 18 May 2024 143,259 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 142,265 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 8 Mar 2023 142,265 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 135,348 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 132,377 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2019 125,942 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Drop Link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 May 2018 120,319 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 115,991 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2016 105,381 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2015 92,712 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 81,094 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 67,965 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 54,753 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 42,409 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 42,409 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 30,302 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 29,423 miles

damage to windscreen in zone B

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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AE56 WEV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 AE56 WEV, 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 AE56 WEV registered?

AE56 WEV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 8 February 2007.

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The MOT history for AE56 WEV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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