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EF07 XMB

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,603 mi
Last recorded185,603 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF07 XMB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2026 185,603 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2025 180,911 miles

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

rear tyre slightly worn,,

Pass 3 Jan 2024 176,430 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2023 172,363 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2022 167,484 miles

undert tray fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2021 163,201 miles

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 9 Jan 2021 163,201 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Jan 2020 159,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 156,522 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 147,855 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2016 134,791 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 125,748 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 125,748 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,250 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 104,218 miles

rear pads low

Fail 8 Oct 2013 104,218 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 94,388 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 80,356 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2011 80,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 65,711 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 65,706 miles

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

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

front disc's worn o/s/f is slightly worse. (recomend replacing)

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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EF07 XMB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 EF07 XMB, 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 EF07 XMB registered?

EF07 XMB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 June 2007.

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