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EX07 ZSP

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,676 mi
Last recorded157,676 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX07 ZSP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 157,676 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2025 138,411 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 130,811 miles

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

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

Fail 14 Oct 2023 130,737 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front engine covers fitted top and bottom

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

Pass 29 Oct 2022 125,636 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 119,775 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 119,775 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2020 117,194 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2020 117,191 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever ratchet not holding correctly (1.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Aug 2019 113,011 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2019 113,011 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Sep 2018 106,106 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2017 98,053 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2016 94,374 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 31 Oct 2016 94,374 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2015 89,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 89,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine covers fitted.

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2014 83,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2014 83,219 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Dec 2012 68,552 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 68,552 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 61,749 miles

Front brake discs worn thin

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2010 47,465 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 13,182 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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EX07 ZSP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EX07 ZSP, 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 EX07 ZSP registered?

EX07 ZSP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2007.

Is EX07 ZSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX07 ZSP shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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