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DC07 BVA

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

137,453 mi
Last recorded137,453 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 BVA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2026 137,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2025 133,001 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Aug 2025 133,001 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Offside/Nearside rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers & Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Aug 2024 127,108 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2023 121,864 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine covers and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

rear half of chassis & suspension related components corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2023 121,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front coil springs not seated correctly

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

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated joint leaking grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

all check control lamps illuminated

Pass 18 Aug 2022 119,377 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incorrect fit

Offside Front coil spring incorrect fit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 119,375 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front coil spring incorrect fit

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front coil spring incorrect fit

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 117,110 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 117,109 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 114,231 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened front both (upper) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Aug 2019 110,081 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 101,886 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2018 101,886 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,922 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,025 miles
Pass 9 May 2015 77,902 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 68,848 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 60,693 miles
Pass 12 May 2012 52,295 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2011 35,834 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 23,857 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 23,857 miles

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

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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DC07 BVA is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 DC07 BVA, 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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DC07 BVA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 May 2007.

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