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EJ07 DSV

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,491 mi
Last recorded131,491 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 DSV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 131,491 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 131,469 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 125,756 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 117,572 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 113,230 miles

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2015 106,566 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 99,448 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2013 90,347 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 71,306 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 71,306 miles

Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 44,480 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 35,733 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 35,733 miles

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

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

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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EJ07 DSV is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EJ07 DSV, 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 EJ07 DSV registered?

EJ07 DSV is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is EJ07 DSV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 DSV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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