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C8 WSY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

157,999 mi
Last recorded157,999 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC8 WSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 157,999 miles
Pass 29 May 2025 152,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 150,405 miles
Pass 23 May 2023 146,649 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 142,236 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 137,600 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2021 137,600 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 May 2020 134,319 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 128,076 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 121,667 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test dash cam

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))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 115,951 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s/r tyres lightly rubbing on body

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Fail 15 Jun 2017 115,951 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s/r tyres lightly rubbing on body

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2016 109,122 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

boot lid dosent open (can still gain access through window)

nail in n/s/f tyre

nail in n/s/r tyre and wearing inner edge

tyre pressure light on

Pass 1 Jun 2015 98,025 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Fail 1 Jun 2015 98,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 31 May 2014 88,324 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Fail 29 May 2014 88,324 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres worn on edges and perished

Pass 3 Jun 2013 77,884 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 May 2012 66,297 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 56,274 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 45,210 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2010 45,210 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 37,150 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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C8 WSY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 C8 WSY, 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 C8 WSY registered?

C8 WSY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is C8 WSY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C8 WSY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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