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DY07 TGU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Nov 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

126,920 mi
Last recorded126,920 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY07 TGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 126,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2024 113,607 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 105,044 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 101,072 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 98,763 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2021 98,753 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has an unsafe modification (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 155,366 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 91,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 80,885 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2017 67,346 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Undertray fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Mar 2016 61,892 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside + nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit offside + nearside (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 56,130 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 56,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 51,039 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2013 45,729 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 36,904 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 31,206 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 27,384 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs heavily worn

rear discs worn and liped

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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DY07 TGU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DY07 TGU, 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 DY07 TGU registered?

DY07 TGU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is DY07 TGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY07 TGU shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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