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ED55 DDY

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

109,528 mi
Last recorded109,528 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationED55 DDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 109,528 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources LED (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 104,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2024 99,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 95,425 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,176 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2021 84,643 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 79,189 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 70,380 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 61,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2017 53,934 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 46,370 miles

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,825 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r seat belt fitted to child seat but belt not connected to latch

Pass 19 Mar 2014 39,000 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 34,769 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 29,858 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 25,030 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 25,019 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2010 19,324 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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ED55 DDY is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 ED55 DDY, 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

How do I check the history of ED55 DDY?

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What year was ED55 DDY registered?

ED55 DDY is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 April 2007.

Is ED55 DDY safe to buy?

The MOT history for ED55 DDY shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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