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ERZ 8692

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

210,983 mi
Last recorded210,983 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationERZ 8692
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2025 210,983 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2025 210,868 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 191,977 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2024 190,827 miles
Pass 19 May 2023 164,245 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 152,828 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 152,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear inop (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 106,770 miles
Pass 12 May 2018 98,296 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 98,255 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 92,998 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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ERZ 8692 is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ERZ 8692, 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

How do I check the history of ERZ 8692?

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What year was ERZ 8692 registered?

ERZ 8692 is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 July 2007.

Is ERZ 8692 safe to buy?

The MOT history for ERZ 8692 shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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