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BK07 WCT

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

183,153 mi
Last recorded183,153 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2025 183,153 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2024 164,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2023 154,905 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2023 154,897 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Track rod end ball joint has excessive play marked in yellow (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2022 149,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 140,167 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners and trinkets etc. ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated drive shaft boot is leaking slightly from behind brake hub assembly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm. remaining and wearing unevenly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine has no oil in it! 2 litres added for testing purposes

Pass 7 Mar 2020 134,807 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 125,091 miles

Nearside rear driveshaft grease leaking

Pass 10 Mar 2018 116,890 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 109,779 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)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 104,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 99,190 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,792 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,792 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 89,927 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 85,506 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 80,477 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 75,005 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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BK07 WCT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 WCT, 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 BK07 WCT registered?

BK07 WCT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is BK07 WCT safe to buy?

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