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EA07 LNG

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

139,525 mi
Last recorded139,525 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA07 LNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 139,525 miles

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

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))

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

Pass 1 Apr 2025 135,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 131,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 128,014 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2022 127,154 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 125,950 miles

steering lock warning is on

Pass 10 Mar 2020 125,892 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 125,370 miles

steering lock lamp is on

Pass 14 Mar 2018 123,919 miles

both front lower arm (suspension) inner bushes starting to split\perish

both rear lower suspension arm forward facing bushes starting to perish

Pass 17 Mar 2017 121,428 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 121,428 miles

Offside Front Outer Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 116,965 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 101,532 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 89,274 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 89,273 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 76,282 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2013 76,282 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,095 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2011 49,387 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2010 38,732 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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EA07 LNG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EA07 LNG, 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 EA07 LNG registered?

EA07 LNG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

Is EA07 LNG safe to buy?

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