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2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

179,238 mi
Last recorded179,238 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC10 MPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 179,238 miles

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

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

Offside Front brake caliper creaking when brakes applied

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 16 Aug 2024 165,459 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted restricting full view of testable items

Pass 23 Aug 2023 151,315 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2022 138,858 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Aug 2022 138,850 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 255/35/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 126,915 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 117,528 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2019 104,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp Mountings broken / missing. No excess movement when bonnet is closed.

Fail 21 Aug 2019 104,257 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp Mountings broken / missing. No excess movement when bonnet is closed.

Pass 21 Aug 2018 89,767 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Aug 2018 89,767 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 May 2018 89,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2017 86,301 miles

Emission Test Passed To clean To obtain Printout

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 5 May 2016 80,307 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 80,261 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Apr 2015 77,932 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 71,439 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 64,522 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 56,286 miles

o/s front tyre outer sidewall rim protector damaged but no cords exposed

Fail 25 Apr 2012 56,286 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5) DANGEROUS

o/s front tyre outer sidewall rim protector damaged but no cords exposed

Pass 29 Jul 2011 51,772 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 45,346 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 45,229 miles

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

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

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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C10 MPG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 C10 MPG, 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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C10 MPG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 September 2007.

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