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C21 UKT

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

132,665 mi
Last recorded132,665 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC21 UKT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 132,665 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 125,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2024 125,660 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged hose to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play outer ball joint rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside 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 tyre is bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2023 118,628 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 111,988 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 105,037 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 99,270 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 97,807 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *********NSF & OSF ************** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SERVICE?,,245/40/18 X 2 FRONTS & 235/45/18 X 2 REARS,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC..2 X FRONT A/R/B/DROP LINK RUBBERS,,PB MECHANISM WORN-PODOT-MONITOR,,

Fail 25 Mar 2019 95,021 miles

Brake lever excessively worn (1.1.15 (b))

Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment (1.1.15 (f))

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

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated *********NSF & OSF ************** (5.3.4 (b) (i))

SERVICE?,,245/40/18 X 2 FRONTS & 235/45/18 X 2 REARS,,PLASTICS X 3 ETC..2 X FRONT A/R/B/DROP LINK RUBBERS,,PB MECHANISM WORN-PODOT-MONITOR,,

Pass 14 Mar 2018 86,018 miles

SERVICE?,245/40/18 X 4,,F/B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT-MONITOR,,PLASTICS X 3,,

Pass 10 Mar 2017 78,122 miles

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY=PODOT-MONITOR

245/40/18 X 4

ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED/RELEASED ??

OSF OUTER WALL ON TYRE DAMAGED-PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTIC X 3

RED SERV LIGHT ON DASH

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Fail 10 Mar 2017 78,122 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working ANGLE EYES (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play HANGING========DANGEROUS (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

2 X F/B/DISCS SCAGGY=PODOT-MONITOR

245/40/18 X 4

ABNORMAL NOISE WHEN CLUTCH DEPRESSED/RELEASED ??

OSF OUTER WALL ON TYRE DAMAGED-PODOT-MONITOR

PLASTIC X 3

RED SERV LIGHT ON DASH

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 24 Mar 2016 71,463 miles

245/40/18 X 4

PLASTIC X 3

SERVICE??- CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 27 Mar 2015 65,299 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 57,895 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2012 51,387 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 48,250 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 34,069 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 18,360 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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C21 UKT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 C21 UKT, 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 C21 UKT registered?

C21 UKT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2007.

Is C21 UKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for C21 UKT shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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