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C17 JMS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

254,249 mi
Last recorded254,249 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 JMS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 23 Feb 2026 254,249 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fuel cap seal perished

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 244,442 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2025 244,426 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2025 244,209 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective push in temporary cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm outer ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm bottom ball joint excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively blade split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall tear showing canvas (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing at ferale (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 235,190 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2024 235,147 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall cut ply exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2023 226,582 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2023 226,337 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 215,258 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2022 215,210 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 205,027 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 184,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Jul 2019 184,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 161,054 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 140,914 miles

Park brake imbalanced

Fail 27 Jun 2017 140,233 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Park brake imbalanced

Pass 23 May 2016 116,735 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front bushes (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Sep 2015 112,299 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 105,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2013 99,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2012 93,830 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Oct 2011 88,842 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 83,802 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 70,688 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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C17 JMS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C17 JMS, 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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C17 JMS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2007.

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