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ET07 OAE

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2025
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

179,316 mi
Last recorded179,316 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET07 OAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 17 Mar 2026 179,316 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached ball joint pointing downwards (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Aug 2024 173,979 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both sides (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2024 173,946 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust snapped and tester not reading the emissions (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust system insecure exhaust snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn does not move freely (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush next to the tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush next to the tank (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

engine oil just on the dip stick

Pass 26 Jul 2023 159,914 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 151,667 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2021 144,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2020 141,008 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 131,072 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2019 131,071 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 118,451 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 118,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 30 May 2017 108,350 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front (2.4.G.2)

full under tray fitted

Pass 31 May 2016 98,619 miles
Fail 30 May 2016 98,617 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 87,846 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2015 87,846 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Jun 2014 78,827 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,199 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 63,410 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 63,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 55,432 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Jul 2010 44,399 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)

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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ET07 OAE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 ET07 OAE, 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 ET07 OAE registered?

ET07 OAE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2007.

Is ET07 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET07 OAE shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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