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EK07 UGW

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

116,057 mi
Last recorded116,057 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2022
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 UGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2022 116,057 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2022 116,057 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2022 111,346 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Pass 30 Dec 2020 107,457 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 102,848 miles

Front Exhaust, Flexi Section Deteriorated. No Leaks.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn close to legal limit. 225/50W17R.f. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Tread 3mm.

Pass 31 Oct 2018 96,655 miles

slight play from steering rack

Pass 1 Nov 2017 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 94w runflat (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not located

Fail 1 Nov 2017 90,830 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/50/17 94w runflat (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear brake pad warning wire not located

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,825 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 79,223 miles

Offside Front worn low on edges

Fail 30 Oct 2015 79,181 miles

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

Offside Front worn low on edges

Pass 24 Oct 2014 72,308 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 66,379 miles

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

bonnet catch sticking.

Fail 12 Oct 2013 65,753 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Outer Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jul 2012 54,585 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 54,585 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 43,993 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 31,793 miles

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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EK07 UGW is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 EK07 UGW, 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 EK07 UGW registered?

EK07 UGW is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2007.

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