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DN56 XZX

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

171,521 mi
Last recorded171,521 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN56 XZX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 171,521 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorating

Offside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 153,074 miles

Handbrake effort low

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 135,473 miles

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Handbrake low effort

Fail 8 Feb 2023 135,249 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively stretched Trapped behind inner wheel arch cover (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Front brake discs inner faces corroding

Front tyres wearing outer edges

Handbrake low effort

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,042 miles

30% Of The High Level Brake Light Inoperative

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

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

O/S Bonnet Catch Faulty

O/S Front Brake Back Plate Insecure / Discs Corroded

Offside Front 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))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 125,328 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 120,897 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 114,498 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2017 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2017 103,800 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Heavy on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 91,429 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 91,359 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 78,155 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,628 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 59,491 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 47,983 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 38,678 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 26,317 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 20,538 miles

NEAR SIDE AND OFF SIDE FRONT TYRES WEARING BADLY ON INNER EDGE OF TYRES IN TREAD

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 XZX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 DN56 XZX, 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 DN56 XZX registered?

DN56 XZX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 February 2007.

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