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B13 LPG

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

182,939 mi
Last recorded182,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 LPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 182,939 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner edge feathering

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 29 May 2025 173,461 miles

Nearside Rear tyre nearing limit

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 13 Jun 2024 166,111 miles

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Fail 13 Jun 2024 166,106 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre nearing limit

Offside Front brake back plate insecure

Pass 2 Jun 2023 161,122 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 161,117 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 155,746 miles

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

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 15 Jun 2021 148,665 miles

Offside Front tyre nearing limit

Slight chip in windscreen

Fail 14 Jun 2021 148,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre nearing limit

Slight chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jun 2020 140,536 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 140,531 miles

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,474 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2018 125,436 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,650 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 103,693 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 95,511 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in n/s tiebar.

rear seatbelts not checked at time of test back seat down and covered.

Pass 9 Jun 2014 85,697 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing very low inner edge.

o/s/r tyre wearing low inner edge.

Pass 6 Jun 2013 76,609 miles

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

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

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 25 Jun 2012 65,486 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 49,313 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 36,216 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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B13 LPG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 B13 LPG, 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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B13 LPG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

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The MOT history for B13 LPG shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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