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FD07 TWU

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

236,290 mi
Last recorded236,290 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD07 TWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2026 236,290 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel play o/s of the steering rack (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

n/s/f jacking point block is missing

under trays loose

Fail 5 Jan 2026 236,277 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels (1.2.1 (f))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) excess play at o/s/f (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Road wheel more than one fixing loose n/s/r (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing loose o/s/f (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bushes in poor condition (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r inner edge very low (5.2.3 (e))

clip on o/s/r brake calliper is incorrectly fitted

n/s/f and o/s/r brake pad warning wires are insecure/ not connected

n/s/f jacking point block is missing

recommend check all wheels and wheel studs and check / tighten all wheels

under trays loose

Pass 2 Dec 2024 226,215 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f o/s/f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Nov 2023 216,840 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 216,839 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 205,639 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Dec 2022 205,639 miles

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

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

Nearside Front 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 7 Dec 2021 195,194 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Dec 2021 195,194 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Dec 2020 190,379 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Dec 2020 190,379 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Jun 2019 182,676 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Jun 2018 172,074 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 172,074 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 158,946 miles

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Fail 7 Jun 2017 158,946 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres are wearing on edges

Pass 3 Jun 2016 144,870 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 144,869 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 129,966 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 113,332 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)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 97,294 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 97,294 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 79,178 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 60,704 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 60,704 miles

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

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)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 46,937 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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FD07 TWU is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 FD07 TWU, 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.

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What year was FD07 TWU registered?

FD07 TWU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 7 June 2007.

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