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AJ07 FDP

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

186,047 mi
Last recorded186,047 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 FDP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 186,047 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2025 186,036 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 160,493 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2021 146,638 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Nov 2019 136,825 miles

16%) Parking Brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear the braking system requires adjustment or repair. [3.7.A.7]

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 119,350 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 119,350 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 152,656 miles

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Fail 2 Nov 2017 152,656 miles

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

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

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 137,597 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

hand brake readings low but pass

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 121,608 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 118,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust heat-shielding loose

Pass 5 Apr 2013 100,674 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 88,929 miles

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

O/S/R INNER POSITION LAMP INOP

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 77,592 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 62,196 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no smoke reading to clean to pick diesel tester

Fail 21 Apr 2010 62,175 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear 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 Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

no smoke reading to clean to pick diesel tester

o/s/f tyre perished and small cuts in tread, no cords showing

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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AJ07 FDP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AJ07 FDP, 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 AJ07 FDP registered?

AJ07 FDP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 April 2007.

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