CarVerify

Free Car Check

EJ07 PDU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

227,090 mi
Last recorded227,090 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 PDU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 227,090 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Dec 2023

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm x2 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Nov 2022 220,890 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 220,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 210,075 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 209,978 miles

Emissions not tested Suspect exhaust system blocked, all exhaust gases leaking from front pipe, Requires further investigation (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe snapped / leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords DOT 2315, 225/50/17 94W Runflat (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four brake discs - Poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front wipers smearing - Not to excess (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2019 206,799 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall 225/50R17 94W runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wall 225/50R17 94W runflat (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 199,967 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 190,594 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 190,594 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/50R17 94W RSC (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 175,893 miles

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

nsf tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2015 142,752 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 142,708 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2014 133,431 miles

front reg plate deteriortated but readable

Pass 11 Apr 2013 129,371 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

front reg plate deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,128 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2011 109,458 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 109,458 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,402 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

EJ07 PDU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PDU, 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 EJ07 PDU?

You can check the full history of EJ07 PDU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was EJ07 PDU registered?

EJ07 PDU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2007.

Is EJ07 PDU safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 PDU shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EJ07 PDU have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on EJ07 PDU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.