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CX07 CZZ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

132,306 mi
Last recorded132,306 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 CZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 132,306 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 125,066 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 113,815 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Fail 29 Nov 2023 113,814 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack ball joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted not allowing inspection of some components

Pass 5 Dec 2022 101,589 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 101,589 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2022 101,589 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2021 83,411 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 82,036 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 73,119 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 66,215 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Fail 17 May 2018 66,215 miles

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)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak Gearbox ()

Pass 5 May 2017 60,184 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

parking brake only just met the pass criteria may require adjustment or repair

Fail 4 May 2017 60,154 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some items

parking brake only just met the pass criteria may require adjustment or repair

Pass 18 May 2016 55,237 miles

Handbrake travel is high

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Suspected gearbox leak

Fail 18 May 2016 55,237 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Handbrake travel is high

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 RSC (4.1.E.1)

Suspected gearbox leak

Pass 13 May 2015 49,190 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 49,125 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2014 41,708 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 34,829 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 May 2013 34,829 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 May 2012 29,384 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 29,384 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 May 2011 18,024 miles

passenger side front tyre low on edges

passenger side rear tyre 2mm low on edges keep check

Fail 11 May 2011 18,024 miles

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

passenger side front tyre low on edges

passenger side rear tyre 2mm low on edges keep check

Pass 11 May 2010 9,104 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 9,104 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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CX07 CZZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 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 CX07 CZZ, 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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What year was CX07 CZZ registered?

CX07 CZZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2007.

Is CX07 CZZ safe to buy?

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