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AV07 XOM

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

322,384 mi
Last recorded322,384 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV07 XOM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 322,384 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 312,124 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 299,906 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 285,907 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 269,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 269,905 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 254,146 miles

Corrosion to rear anti-roll bar

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Poor light out put from both dip head lamps only just passed test

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Fail 5 Nov 2020 254,146 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Corrosion to rear anti-roll bar

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Poor light out put from both dip head lamps only just passed test

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 1 Nov 2019 237,608 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 217,500 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 204,290 miles

BOTH REAR TYRE ON BOARDER 3MM

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 193,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 178,703 miles

Offside Front item removed from drivers view

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 163,975 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 163,971 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 152,328 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 134,600 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 134,600 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 117,903 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 113,936 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 113,936 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2010 86,478 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2010 86,478 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

long travel on hand brake

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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AV07 XOM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AV07 XOM, 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 AV07 XOM registered?

AV07 XOM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 May 2007.

Is AV07 XOM safe to buy?

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