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DU07 EJY

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,266 mi
Last recorded157,266 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU07 EJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2025 157,266 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2025 157,236 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted welded 3 times (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsr+osr lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2024 151,586 miles

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 11 Feb 2023 145,476 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2021 128,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

parking lever slightly high

Fail 2 Feb 2021 128,125 miles

Offside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

parking lever slightly high

Pass 4 Jan 2020 120,776 miles

Front anti roll bar link dust cover slightly deteriorated

Offside Front slight movement in headlamp but not insecure

Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,537 miles

Parking brake 16% efficiency

Fail 5 Jan 2019 112,537 miles

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

Parking brake 16% efficiency

Pass 20 Dec 2017 98,692 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,696 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 73,433 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 68,446 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 63,381 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 58,041 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

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

Slight fuel residue on offside rear quarter.fuel cap seal ok.

Pass 6 Jan 2012 48,749 miles

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on inner edge.

slight play in offside steering rack

Pass 6 Jan 2011 39,629 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 30,669 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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DU07 EJY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DU07 EJY, 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 DU07 EJY registered?

DU07 EJY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2007.

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