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BT07 TBO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

164,062 mi
Last recorded164,062 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 TBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2025 164,062 miles

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))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2024 162,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 160,708 miles

Nearside Rear lower effort

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 28 Sep 2023 160,708 miles

Nearside Rear lower effort

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 152,308 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2021 145,448 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 138,719 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 128,357 miles

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

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

under trays

Pass 11 Jun 2018 115,366 miles

engine and under body covers

Fail 6 Jun 2018 115,276 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

engine and under body covers

Pass 26 Jun 2017 103,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre has slight cracking

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

Offside Front tyre has slight cracking

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

engine covers are fitted obscuring some components

under trays are fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jun 2016 92,525 miles

engine and under body covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2015 83,177 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2014 75,120 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 75,120 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 57,044 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,528 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 40,479 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 29,388 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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BT07 TBO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 BT07 TBO, 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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BT07 TBO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2007.

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