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BT07 UOY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jun 2027
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

192,584 mi
Last recorded192,584 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2026 192,584 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2025 176,945 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Side (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2024 169,389 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside & Offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 162,958 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2022 151,575 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2021 143,275 miles

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

under body and engine covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2020 132,198 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Only just met requirements 16% (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2019 112,349 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 94,323 miles

Rear Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 May 2017 76,432 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,522 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 64,548 miles

clutch noisey

Fail 9 May 2015 64,453 miles

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

clutch noisey

Pass 10 May 2014 57,311 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2013 49,291 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2013 49,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edge

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 May 2012 42,640 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on both inner and outer edges

Pass 7 May 2011 38,743 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 33,893 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 UOY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 UOY, 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 BT07 UOY registered?

BT07 UOY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2007.

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