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CK07 OFJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

174,962 mi
Last recorded174,962 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 174,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 174,070 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2023 172,848 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 171,531 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 170,746 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 170,323 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 169,610 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 168,834 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 167,258 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 164,504 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 164,504 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 156,894 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 149,178 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2013 132,405 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2013 132,405 miles

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 110,398 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 109,496 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 86,680 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 86,680 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)

Pass 26 Apr 2010 67,002 miles

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

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 OFJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CK07 OFJ, 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 CK07 OFJ registered?

CK07 OFJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 April 2007.

Is CK07 OFJ safe to buy?

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