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BT07 XUY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Feb 2027
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

254,145 mi
Last recorded254,145 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT07 XUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 254,145 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2026 254,144 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system malfunctioning or obviously inoperative (5.2.3 (h))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear 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 19 Feb 2025 246,046 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 228,669 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 228,666 miles

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

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 7 Feb 2023 218,982 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. parking brake low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2022 212,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 212,671 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 200,398 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Feb 2021 200,398 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Feb 2020 183,060 miles

Front tyres on legal limit

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 11 Feb 2019 172,559 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 172,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 155,140 miles

Nearside Rear cv boot slit

Offside Rear cv boot slit

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tested wet

undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Nov 2017 155,135 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear cv boot slit

Offside Rear cv boot slit

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

tested wet

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 136,441 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 11 Nov 2016 136,195 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 118,126 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2014 97,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Oct 2014 97,997 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Oct 2013 81,315 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 56,214 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 38,699 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 XUY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 XUY, 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 XUY registered?

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

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