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AJ07 MKZ

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

187,313 mi
Last recorded187,313 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2024
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ07 MKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2024 187,313 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2024 187,313 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2023 173,439 miles

engine cover under tray

Pass 13 Dec 2022 158,012 miles

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

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2021 147,750 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2020 144,358 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 140,066 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 130,701 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut in wall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 130,701 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre cut in wall

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 115,764 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 115,763 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 97,625 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 97,625 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 81,224 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF tyre wearing low from both edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Oct 2014 81,224 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

OSF tyre wearing low from both edge

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 30 Sep 2013 77,796 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front tyres worn on edges

No smoke detected

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 69,145 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)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 142,856 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 136,167 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2011 136,167 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 129,459 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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AJ07 MKZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 MKZ, 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 AJ07 MKZ registered?

AJ07 MKZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2007.

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