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DA07 LKY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

110,688 mi
Last recorded110,688 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA07 LKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2025 110,688 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2025 110,685 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2024 104,713 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2023 99,563 miles

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both backup lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jun 2023 99,373 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Position lamp incorrect colour both backup lights (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged outer casing ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jun 2022 94,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side mirror cover, Damaged, might cause injury

Fail 6 Jun 2022 94,570 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside side mirror cover, Damaged, might cause injury

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and worn on the edge, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2021 90,038 miles

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

Nearside side mirror cover damage likely cause injury,

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 88,087 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated but brakes are still good

Pass 18 Jun 2019 85,390 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 85,388 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2019 85,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2018 80,536 miles

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

nearside front suspension lower arm balljoint boot damage.

Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,689 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

parking brake light on, no defects with parking brake system

Pass 11 Jun 2016 73,235 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 70,405 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 66,665 miles

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

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

child seat fitted to n/s rear unable to carry out full inspection of seat belt

Pass 11 Sep 2013 63,693 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2013 63,690 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,473 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,117 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 60,029 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

front brake pads 90% worn

Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,591 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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DA07 LKY 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 DA07 LKY, 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 DA07 LKY registered?

DA07 LKY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2007.

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