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D11 PSD

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

150,012 mi
Last recorded150,012 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD11 PSD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2025 150,012 miles
Pass 7 May 2024 146,989 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2023 143,990 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2022 141,415 miles
Pass 12 May 2021 139,229 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 136,827 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 May 2020 136,827 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also Perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 May 2019 127,920 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2018 119,576 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2018 119,477 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)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 108,289 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 99,455 miles

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

offside front tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Fail 12 May 2016 99,450 miles

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

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

offside front tyre outer edge slightly cracked

Pass 19 May 2015 88,294 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 80,744 miles

Light cracking in both front tyre treads.

offside front headlamp beam image poor.

Fail 16 May 2014 80,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Light cracking in both front tyre treads.

offside front headlamp beam image poor.

Pass 17 May 2013 75,644 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 72,293 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 64,175 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 64,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 47,866 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 47,866 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (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
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D11 PSD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PSD, 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 D11 PSD registered?

D11 PSD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2007.

Is D11 PSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for D11 PSD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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