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D11 PKS

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Oct 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,346 mi
Last recorded128,346 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 PKS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 128,346 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 125,150 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 125,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Split. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Sides. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 120,997 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2023 120,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner shoulder perished & cracked (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 118,429 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 115,268 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 112,513 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020 112,510 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 109,006 miles

Engine covers + under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 25 Oct 2018 102,429 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner & outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 92,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 87,052 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 87,050 miles

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)

Pass 23 Oct 2015 81,966 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear inner sidewall slightly cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2014 76,003 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emissions to clean to produce print out

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2014 76,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

emissions to clean to produce print out

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2013 69,198 miles

nsf tyre has damage on outer wall

Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,197 miles

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

nsf tyre has damage on outer wall

Pass 24 Sep 2012 61,880 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Sep 2011 56,470 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 56,465 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 41,678 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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D11 PKS is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 D11 PKS, 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 D11 PKS registered?

D11 PKS is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 July 2007.

Is D11 PKS safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 PKS shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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