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BT07 DJZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2026
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

211,196 mi
Last recorded211,196 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 DJZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 211,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2025 211,196 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 202,804 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2023 193,422 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 182,319 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jan 2022 182,319 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 179,066 miles

clutch noisy when depressed

front brake discs corroded / pitted worn

front tyres wearing on shoulders

oil leak

os number plate lamp inop

Pass 27 May 2020 173,960 miles

front discs corroded and worn

os handbrake slight low compared to ns

Pass 29 May 2019 167,011 miles

front brake discs corroded

noise on clutch pedal when depressed

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Fail 29 May 2019 167,011 miles

front brake discs corroded

noise on clutch pedal when depressed

rear number plate slight deteriorated

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 May 2018 154,067 miles

front brake discs worn

os handbrake efficiency slightly low

osr brake pads wearing low

osr tyre at 2mm

Fail 22 May 2018 154,067 miles

front brake discs worn

os handbrake efficiency slightly low

osr brake pads wearing low

osr tyre at 2mm

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

Pass 23 May 2017 140,334 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 140,334 miles

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

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

front wipers slight smear

rear number plate slight deteriated

Pass 16 May 2016 117,630 miles

front wipers slight smearing

Fail 16 May 2016 117,630 miles

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

front wipers slight smearing

Pass 20 May 2015 101,723 miles

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

emission reading zero

Fail 20 May 2015 101,723 miles

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

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

emission reading zero

Pass 19 May 2014 89,704 miles

emission reading zero

Fail 19 May 2014 89,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

emission reading zero

Pass 21 May 2013 76,496 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 66,787 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 May 2011 56,021 miles

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 13 Jul 2010 48,939 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 48,773 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 48,670 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

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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BT07 DJZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BT07 DJZ, 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 BT07 DJZ registered?

BT07 DJZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2007.

Is BT07 DJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT07 DJZ shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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