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DG07 ODB

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

87,461 mi
Last recorded87,461 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG07 ODB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 87,461 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2026 87,459 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2025 85,671 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 84,134 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 84,108 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak both (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2023 82,905 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 80,733 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 78,908 miles

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 77,330 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 73,554 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 73,531 miles

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

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

covers prevent full inspection of some components

Pass 13 Mar 2018 70,315 miles

under side covers fitted preventing full inspection of some components

Pass 14 Mar 2017 67,046 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil macpherson strut (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin just starting (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake discs slightly worn and scored

Pass 8 Mar 2016 63,881 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit has 2 nails in tread and is scrubbing inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

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

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 17 Mar 2015 59,903 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs slightly worn

nearside rear tyre is on 3mm and is starting to wear inner edge

rear brake pads starting to wear thing

Pass 11 Mar 2014 55,159 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 50,877 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 47,944 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 40,822 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2010 35,070 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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DG07 ODB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 DG07 ODB, 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 DG07 ODB registered?

DG07 ODB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2007.

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