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CX07 HDC

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

150,620 mi
Last recorded150,620 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX07 HDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 150,620 miles
Pass 31 May 2024 140,964 miles

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 May 2024 140,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 137,593 miles

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

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

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

handbrake efficiency only just met n/s requires attention

Pass 12 Sep 2020 124,503 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2020 124,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 118,935 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2019 118,884 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Offside Direction indicator not working Wing repeater lamp (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Aug 2018 109,655 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2018 109,655 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2017 95,646 miles

Day time running light fault not incorporated in the position light

Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,596 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2016 87,426 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Dec 2014 79,421 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 71,131 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 71,131 miles

Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 59,574 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 46,199 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 35,045 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 26,734 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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CX07 HDC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HDC, 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 HDC registered?

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

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