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EN56 WVX

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

227,954 mi
Last recorded227,954 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN56 WVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 227,954 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2024 200,664 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2024 199,871 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn BOTH FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn BOTH FRONT LOWER - FRONT ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 179,209 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Dec 2022 152,711 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 146,756 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2021 140,698 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet safety catch assembly stiff in operation/not working

poor beam image offside front headlamp

Fail 30 Jan 2021 140,698 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

bonnet safety catch assembly stiff in operation/not working

Pass 5 Feb 2020 138,260 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

child seat/s fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2020 138,172 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside image poor

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

child seat/s fitted, not allowing full inspection

engine covers/undertrays fitted, not allowing full inspection

handbrake travel

oil leak

Pass 12 Jan 2019 132,557 miles

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt/s

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 3 Feb 2018 127,000 miles

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

Pass 4 Feb 2017 116,628 miles

all tyres have cracking to inner walls

engine cover and undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

osr and nsr upper suspension arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 1 Feb 2016 112,334 miles

Offside Rear nail tyre

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Fail 30 Jan 2016 112,334 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear nail tyre

child seat/s fitted not allowing full inspection

engine covers fitted and/or under trays fitted, not allowing full inspection

items removed from drivers view prior to test

Pass 3 Feb 2015 106,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads lipped

Pass 7 Feb 2014 100,586 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 91,272 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 74,857 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 74,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 61,330 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 50,639 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 50,654 miles

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

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

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

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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EN56 WVX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EN56 WVX, 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 EN56 WVX registered?

EN56 WVX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 February 2007.

Is EN56 WVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN56 WVX shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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