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BV07 BCX

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,567 mi
Last recorded161,567 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV07 BCX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 161,567 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 17 Oct 2025 161,564 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2024 158,126 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Oct 2023 155,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 150,922 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Oct 2022 150,898 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated calliper flexy hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2021 143,236 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

UNDERTRAYS FITTED PREVENTING FULL INSPECTION.

Pass 21 Oct 2020 140,186 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 131,175 miles
Fail 16 May 2019 131,175 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f droplink boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front n/s/f droplink boot starting to perish

Pass 26 May 2018 124,992 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted

Pass 9 May 2017 117,840 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 112,759 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 112,752 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm O/S/R (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 May 2015 107,756 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 101,707 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 98,421 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 94,326 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 89,853 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 72,788 miles

emissions to clean to be detected by smoke meter

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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BV07 BCX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV07 BCX, 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 BV07 BCX registered?

BV07 BCX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2007.

Is BV07 BCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV07 BCX shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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