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EJ07 ZZE

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

170,805 mi
Last recorded170,805 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ07 ZZE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 170,805 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both o/s and n/s wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2025 168,962 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 167,299 miles

Adv Suspension height lamp showing on dash............

Adv parking sensor fault..........

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Adv all 4 tyres getting perished in treads........... (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 162,997 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2022 158,350 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Jan 2022 158,340 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jan 2021 152,592 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2019 147,249 miles

High level stop lamp is not working

Nearside Rear Tyre is splitting badly inbetween the tread blocks

Offside Rear Tyre is splitting badly inbetween the tread blocks

Pass 25 Jul 2018 141,991 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 137,194 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2016 134,275 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2016 134,248 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 131,241 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jun 2014 125,744 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 121,854 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 111,183 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 96,572 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 78,600 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Disc's wearing.

Fail 22 Jul 2010 78,600 miles

N/S/F & O/S/F Brake Disc's wearing.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 ZZE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

EJ07 ZZE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2007.

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The MOT history for EJ07 ZZE shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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