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DN56 XFM

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,640 mi
Last recorded114,640 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 XFM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2026 114,640 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 114,636 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rear (rear) suspension arm joint rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Outer rear (Front) suspension arm joint rubber. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth. (245/40R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 108,827 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 102,151 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 102,147 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 98,210 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 98,206 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 92,858 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2021 86,317 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2021 86,314 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both front wiper blades split

Pass 27 Mar 2020 83,815 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Zero emissions recorded.

Pass 19 Mar 2019 80,236 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 80,230 miles

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))

Pass 20 Mar 2018 75,810 miles

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

zero emissions test result

Pass 28 Mar 2017 72,394 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre 1mm on inner edge

zero emissions test result

Pass 30 Mar 2016 71,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre 1mm on inner edge and has small cut to cords

Zero emissions test result

Fail 29 Mar 2016 71,085 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre 1mm on inner edge and has small cut to cords

Zero emissions test result

Pass 25 Mar 2015 68,379 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 67,461 miles

1. Slight damage to front windscreen. 2. Unable to inspect outer sills fully due to plastic sill covers. 3. Nearside front tyre wearing low on inside edge.

Pass 21 Jan 2014 62,572 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 62,572 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 4 Feb 2013 56,337 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 56,319 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,974 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 43,842 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 36,803 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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DN56 XFM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DN56 XFM, 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

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What year was DN56 XFM registered?

DN56 XFM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 6 February 2007.

Is DN56 XFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN56 XFM shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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