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E10 ACG

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

216,155 mi
Last recorded216,155 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE10 ACG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2025 216,155 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Offside Rear reverse light not working

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 211,343 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offsider reverse light not working

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 211,325 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offsider reverse light not working

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

Pass 22 Feb 2023 201,567 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge poor and requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge poor and requires attention (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides have perishing on bushes and slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 179,729 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF and OSF disc require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSR and OSR disc require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2022 179,249 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSF and OSF disc require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both NSR and OSR disc require attention (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear control arm front bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 159,508 miles

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

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

Offside Rear very slight bind

Pass 19 Oct 2019 154,180 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 143,227 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 10 Oct 2018 143,227 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 25 Sep 2017 134,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cover on engine bay and underneath

Pass 27 Sep 2016 124,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 124,277 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 110,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2015 109,907 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Aug 2013 80,780 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Aug 2013 80,732 miles

Steering lock warning lamp indicates a fault (2.1.4c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 65,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Aug 2011 49,502 miles

slight wear to all four brake discs

Pass 24 Aug 2010 37,228 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 37,228 miles

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

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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E10 ACG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 E10 ACG, 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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E10 ACG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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