CarVerify

Free Car Check

FT07 NSZ

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,597 mi
Last recorded204,597 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationFT07 NSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 204,597 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2024 198,525 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2023 191,860 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 185,571 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2022 185,571 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2021 179,260 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2021 179,259 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased over (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 175,682 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2020 175,680 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 168,314 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 168,314 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Inner rack boot clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 162,099 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 162,099 miles

Offside Front Driver's airbag missing doorcard removed (5.4.1)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 154,435 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 154,435 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 6 Jun 2016 141,112 miles

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 18 Jun 2015 136,858 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 11 Aug 2014 133,239 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 133,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 128,909 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 122,842 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2011 114,825 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 84,916 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 84,916 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

FT07 NSZ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 FT07 NSZ, 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

How do I check the history of FT07 NSZ?

You can check the full history of FT07 NSZ by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was FT07 NSZ registered?

FT07 NSZ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 2 August 2007.

Is FT07 NSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FT07 NSZ 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.

Does FT07 NSZ have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on FT07 NSZ. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.