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CK07 ENC

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,653 mi
Last recorded155,653 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK07 ENC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 155,653 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2024 150,733 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 146,170 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,490 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 132,007 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2021 132,007 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2020 127,550 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2019 122,048 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 112,785 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 112,785 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 105,204 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 96,763 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2016 96,752 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f tyre heavy inner edge wear

Pass 17 Mar 2015 87,927 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 84,409 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 71,666 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 71,633 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

both front tyres close to wear indicators

Pass 27 Mar 2012 62,896 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 62,876 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 51,140 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,864 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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CK07 ENC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 CK07 ENC, 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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CK07 ENC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2007.

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