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FP07 WKA

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

168,783 mi
Last recorded168,783 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP07 WKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 168,783 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 4 Jul 2025 166,080 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front most bush marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair also parking brake (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 6 Jul 2024 163,583 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

Fail 6 Jul 2024 163,583 miles

Parking brake lever pivot obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Undertrays fitted at time of test

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

Pass 31 Jul 2023 163,479 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2022 157,549 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 157,549 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2021 145,807 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2021 145,800 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 138,842 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 138,714 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Sep 2019 133,962 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 123,984 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Vehicle undershields fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Aug 2017 114,015 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 114,015 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2016 104,164 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,649 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2015 95,649 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 85,071 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2013 77,264 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,264 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 65,356 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 44,877 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres cracking/splitting in treads

both front tyres worn on outer treads

Pass 11 Oct 2010 31,363 miles

Nearside 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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FP07 WKA 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 70.8%.

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 FP07 WKA, 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 FP07 WKA registered?

FP07 WKA is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2007.

Is FP07 WKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP07 WKA shows 24 tests with a 70.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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