CarVerify

Free Car Check

CU07 ZGL

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,041 mi
Last recorded144,041 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU07 ZGL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2023 144,041 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 23 Sep 2023 144,041 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2022 139,092 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 139,092 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Jul 2021 130,640 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 122,087 miles

Both rear registration plate lights dim in operation especially nearside

Minor exhaust leak from front flexible joint not affecting emissions

Misting of oil/grease from nearside & offside outer rear halfshaft seals/constant velocity gaiters

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 122,087 miles

Both rear registration plate lights dim in operation especially nearside

Minor exhaust leak from front flexible joint not affecting emissions

Misting of oil/grease from nearside & offside outer rear halfshaft seals/constant velocity gaiters

Nearside Rear Flexible brake hose deteriorated

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,792 miles

Front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 105,586 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective Flap wont open (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working Ring (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake insecure Rattle spring missing off caliper (1.1.21 (c))

Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release (1.1.6 (b) (ii))

Front exhaust pipe flexi poor condition

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 97,143 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

full undertray fitted

Fail 1 Jun 2018 97,136 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated wring damaged/broken unsuitable repair (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

clutch pedal rubber missing

full undertray fitted

Pass 7 Jun 2017 91,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner tyre sidewall small split

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 89,260 miles

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Fail 18 Jul 2016 89,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

engine cover fitted obscuring some components

under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Jul 2015 83,790 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 79,992 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 70,381 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,622 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 17 Oct 2012 61,622 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Oct 2011 50,212 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 26 Oct 2011 50,212 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

air bag light staying on

Pass 1 Feb 2011 98,165 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 75,694 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 75,694 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CU07 ZGL is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ZGL, 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

How do I check the history of CU07 ZGL?

You can check the full history of CU07 ZGL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CU07 ZGL registered?

CU07 ZGL is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2007.

Is CU07 ZGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CU07 ZGL shows 24 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CU07 ZGL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CU07 ZGL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.