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EJ07 LCN

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

166,819 mi
Last recorded166,819 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 LCN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 166,819 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2024 149,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 143,654 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 30 Mar 2022 142,372 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 142,371 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 132,523 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 128,652 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2019 121,981 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 118,391 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 118,288 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 113,652 miles

Front Exhaust noisy heat shield (7.1.4)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Mar 2016 107,210 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2015 101,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front wipers smearing across screen

Pass 23 Mar 2015 101,743 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front wipers smearing across screen

Pass 24 Mar 2014 96,129 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Mar 2014 96,129 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2013 89,762 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 82,223 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 73,535 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2010 67,899 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front tyre worn from inner and outer edge

offside front tyre worn from inner and outer edge

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 LCN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LCN, 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

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What year was EJ07 LCN registered?

EJ07 LCN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2007.

Is EJ07 LCN safe to buy?

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