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D3 AYV

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

114,418 mi
Last recorded114,418 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD3 AYV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 114,418 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 104,755 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2023 102,124 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 98,875 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 91,613 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2020 87,916 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2020 87,916 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2019 79,922 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 75,127 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides discs scored / corroded. (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 70,862 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,714 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R and N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 67,714 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S/R and N/S/F (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 64,772 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2013 60,184 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 56,379 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 56,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 51,342 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 51,342 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 48,410 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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D3 AYV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 D3 AYV, 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 D3 AYV?

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What year was D3 AYV registered?

D3 AYV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 September 2007.

Is D3 AYV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D3 AYV shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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