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AG07 MLE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

154,480 mi
Last recorded154,480 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG07 MLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 154,480 miles

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Oct 2025 154,437 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Trailer socket missing with fitted tow hitch.

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,624 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 144,675 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 144,671 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front arb links (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 138,236 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened Both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 132,646 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 128,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 128,758 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 123,739 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jan 2020 123,709 miles

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

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2019 117,738 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2018 114,134 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2017 106,100 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2015 94,196 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2014 82,857 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet has slight damage but still can be secured in lock position

Pass 23 Jul 2014 75,417 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,539 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 69,507 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 69,507 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,424 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 50,786 miles

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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AG07 MLE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 AG07 MLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AG07 MLE registered?

AG07 MLE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is AG07 MLE safe to buy?

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