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BM02 REN

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

162,227 mi
Last recorded162,227 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM02 REN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2025 162,227 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))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 152,399 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 146,893 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 146,893 miles

Exhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2022 132,089 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 129,205 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 235/45/17 ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre worn on edge 245/45/17 ()

Pass 22 Aug 2020 127,358 miles

Offside Front anti-rollbar linkarm dust cover slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Aug 2019 125,728 miles

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

Offside Rear run flat tyre fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2018 123,875 miles

covers fitted obscuring testers view to components

front registration plate fading slightly

Fail 28 Aug 2018 123,875 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

covers fitted obscuring testers view to components

front registration plate fading slightly

Pass 18 Aug 2017 122,214 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre 245-45-17-95y ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm=0.4mm usable tread left (4.1.E.1)

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view.cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

Pass 24 Aug 2016 118,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm=1.4mm useable tread left (4.1.E.1)

cover sills fitted to door sills restricting testers view

engine cover & under trays fitted restricting testers view

Pass 26 Aug 2015 114,183 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 103,605 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 88,621 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2012 71,732 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 51,163 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 35,554 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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BM02 REN 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 BM02 REN, 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 BM02 REN registered?

BM02 REN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2007.

Is BM02 REN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BM02 REN shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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