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EY07 LKK

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

148,058 mi
Last recorded148,058 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY07 LKK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 148,058 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 148,058 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,921 miles

Brake Light Warning (red) on dash. All brakes tested ok.

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

Pass 22 Mar 2024 143,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 143,512 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Cord showing (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake Light Warning (red) on dash. All brakes tested ok.

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 142,301 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2023 142,301 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2022 141,102 miles

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

brake pad warning lamp illuminated

Pass 19 Mar 2021 138,564 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 134,478 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 130,550 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 124,787 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 116,737 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 104,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 93,304 miles

Offside rear tye outer sidewall slight damage

Pass 5 Mar 2014 79,725 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Mar 2014 79,725 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 65,993 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 53,106 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,623 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,623 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 32,957 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall slight cut

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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EY07 LKK 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 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 EY07 LKK, 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 EY07 LKK registered?

EY07 LKK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2007.

Is EY07 LKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EY07 LKK 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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