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EJ07 WMK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

212,687 mi
Last recorded212,687 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2023
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2023 212,687 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2022 193,506 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2020 165,299 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 150,868 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 133,390 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 89,101 miles

(18%) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

(67%) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres low on inner edges at time of test.

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Sep 2014 89,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

(18%) Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

(67%) Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside front & Nearside rear tyres low on inner edges at time of test.

Unable to check boot area due to items in boot at time of test.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Aug 2013 77,104 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jul 2013 77,099 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2012 65,436 miles

Both offside tyres worn low on inner edges

Pass 11 Jul 2011 56,908 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn.

N/S/F Tyre worn bald on inner edge.

Pass 13 May 2010 118,863 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f + o/s/r inner wheel rims bent

n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm inner tread

Fail 12 May 2010 118,845 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

n/s/f + o/s/r inner wheel rims bent

n/s/f tyre 1.6 mm inner tread

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 WMK 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 WMK, 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 WMK registered?

EJ07 WMK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2007.

Is EJ07 WMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ07 WMK 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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