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DC07 DCY

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,613 mi
Last recorded195,613 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC07 DCY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2025 195,613 miles

Chip on windscreen

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner braking face corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

TPMS indicates low tyre pressure

both rear no plate bulbs becoming dim

Fail 28 Mar 2025 194,566 miles

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

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration Only just passed emissions and smoke from exhaust (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs heavily corroded and thin (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front jacking point missing

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bushes deteriorating but no movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone arm bushes deteriorating but no movement at time of test (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Number plate light working but very dim

engine oil low at bottom of dip stick

oil level low

Pass 2 Apr 2024 185,621 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but still works. (7.1.2 (d))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone inner forward bushes starting to split both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Mar 2024 185,501 miles

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

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both flexy hoses to rear calipers split. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Damaged but still works. (7.1.2 (d))

Clutch pedal rubber missing.

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear wishbone inner forward bushes starting to split both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 175,512 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2023 175,512 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing bolt (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Feb 2023 174,718 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords edge worn down to cord (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged casing damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner tred had deep age cracks on inner tread pattern

bulb warning light on but all light work at time of test Rear no plate light on but dim

Pass 8 Jan 2022 168,210 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 161,044 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 160,522 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 142,139 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 125,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 125,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 111,353 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,985 miles

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Fail 14 Nov 2016 94,985 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and lipped

Pass 16 Nov 2015 83,721 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs slightly worn

under bonnet covers fitted to vehicle

under trays fitted to vehicle

Pass 17 Nov 2014 76,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres slightly low treads at 3mm

tyre size 225 50 17 94 H RUN FLAT

Pass 15 Nov 2013 68,432 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 62,563 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 51,725 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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DC07 DCY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DC07 DCY, 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 DCY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 18 July 2007.

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