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BK07 UAY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,201 mi
Last recorded167,201 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK07 UAY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 167,201 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play slight play in the rear upper arm joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at the rear flexy union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2024 159,857 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 154,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 140,513 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL LOWER ARM BUSHES, ALL PERISHED, SOFT AND SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HIGH HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH, SLIGHT BALL JOINT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE TRAED AND STEPPED. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jun 2022 140,399 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH. (MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH. (MARKED IN YELLOW. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL LOWER ARM BUSHES, ALL PERISHED, SOFT AND SPLITTING. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

HIGH HAND BRAKE LEVER TRAVEL.

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ARM BUSH, SLIGHT BALL JOINT PLAY. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSF AND OSR TYRE WORN ON EDGES OF TYRE TRAED AND STEPPED. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 129,848 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2021 129,844 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020 123,382 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 123,382 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 105,338 miles

rattling from inside rear exhaust silencer

Fail 23 Sep 2019 105,338 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall 245/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

rattling from inside rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 Sep 2018 65,479 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2018 64,709 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,819 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,243 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 54,294 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,321 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2013 41,888 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 40,108 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 26,646 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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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BK07 UAY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BK07 UAY, 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 BK07 UAY registered?

BK07 UAY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

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