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BU07 ZTT

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

192,697 mi
Last recorded192,697 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU07 ZTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2026 192,697 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

SILL AND UNDER COVERS

Fail 20 Feb 2026 192,697 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH FRONTS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXI PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

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

SILL AND UNDER COVERS

Pass 4 Mar 2025 190,013 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 187,625 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' rubbers have slight play on both the nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2023 184,588 miles

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

Offside Front Inner 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))

Fail 24 Feb 2023 184,549 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 180,847 miles

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

Under trays fitted to under side of vehicle/outer sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2021 175,848 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2021 175,846 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play WHEEL BEARING/ DRIVE SHAFT (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2020 172,407 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2020 172,388 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Subframe mounting. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2019 168,632 miles

Offside Rear Noise from rear wheel,suspect C V joint .

Fail 6 Mar 2019 168,605 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Drop link ball join worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Noise from rear wheel,suspect C V joint .

Pass 27 Feb 2018 158,104 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of front arms (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 146,930 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 135,730 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 124,597 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 111,795 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 99,383 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer drive boot deteriated

offside rear outer drive boot deteriated

Pass 20 Feb 2012 87,560 miles

Both rear outer CV boots leaking grease slightly

Pass 9 Feb 2011 75,664 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 53,889 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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BU07 ZTT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BU07 ZTT, 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 BU07 ZTT registered?

BU07 ZTT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is BU07 ZTT safe to buy?

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