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CU07 UJP

2007 BMW 520

Red Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

222,474 mi
Last recorded222,474 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 UJP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 222,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 196,511 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Oct 2020 195,643 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 185,464 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 185,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2018 160,356 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 160,356 miles

Nearside Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 131,728 miles

covers fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2016 104,990 miles

covers fitted

Pass 29 Feb 2016 90,887 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 83,139 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 73,859 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 18 Mar 2014 73,859 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear C.V boot damaged.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Dec 2012 66,969 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,886 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 54,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Dec 2010 54,154 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Jul 2010 54,125 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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CU07 UJP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Red with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CU07 UJP, 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 CU07 UJP registered?

CU07 UJP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is CU07 UJP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 UJP shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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