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EK07 VCN

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

182,180 mi
Last recorded182,180 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK07 VCN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 182,180 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Jan 2024 177,557 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 163,912 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 147,994 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 133,963 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2020 127,156 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin INNER PADS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 115,558 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2019 115,558 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn FRONT BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 103,954 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 90,381 miles

shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

zero emissions recorded

Pass 29 Mar 2016 84,413 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 84,413 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 70,745 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Feb 2015 70,745 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2014 56,092 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 53,938 miles

rear tyres worn low

Pass 17 Aug 2012 45,505 miles

both front tyres have worn edges

diesel emissions test too clean to record!!

Fail 17 Aug 2012 45,505 miles

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

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

both front tyres have worn edges

diesel emissions test too clean to record!!

Pass 18 Aug 2011 37,095 miles

front tyres feathered on inner edges

rear tyres worn low

Pass 20 Aug 2010 29,541 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 28,378 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 28,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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 VCN is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 EK07 VCN, 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 EK07 VCN registered?

EK07 VCN is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2007.

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The MOT history for EK07 VCN shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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