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C6 RJX

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1896cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests36 (30 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

181,805 mi
Last recorded181,805 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC6 RJX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,896cc

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MOT History

30 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 181,805 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2025 188,261 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2025 188,252 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking dangerous (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2024 164,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 5 Nov 2024 164,596 miles

Nearside Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 172,759 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2024 172,759 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2023 146,352 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2023 161,273 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Sep 2023 161,258 miles

All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2022 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 130,975 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 149,748 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 121,610 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 142,632 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2020 116,455 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2020 136,571 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 110,186 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2019 129,567 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 104,333 miles

all four tyres are starting to crack and perish between tread

Pass 18 Sep 2018 122,212 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 93,668 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 115,410 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 84,168 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2016 107,720 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 74,544 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 100,374 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 68,059 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 91,659 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 83,563 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 63,577 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 59,113 miles

both rear tyres @ 2mm

Pass 16 Oct 2012 72,091 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 53,097 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre cut across thread but not showing cords

Fail 29 Jun 2011 53,097 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s front tyre cut across thread but not showing cords

Pass 17 May 2010 39,536 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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C6 RJX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,896cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C6 RJX, 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 C6 RJX registered?

C6 RJX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2007.

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