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FY07 FPO

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

144,852 mi
Last recorded144,852 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY07 FPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 144,852 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 129,304 miles

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

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Nov 2024 129,304 miles

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

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

undertray fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2023 125,298 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Oct 2023 125,298 miles

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Lower under tray fitted preventing full inspection

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 bushes showing signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive all 4 mounting points. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 121,346 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre Puncture unrepairable. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre Repairable. ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All 4 bushes show signs of wear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All 4 subframe mounting points are corroded around. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 119,838 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 9 Oct 2020 119,481 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 119,481 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 118,295 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 113,532 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 18 Apr 2017 105,536 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 105,536 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2016 97,202 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 91,076 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 91,068 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Apr 2014 84,859 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 76,670 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 69,983 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 25 Mar 2011 55,083 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 42,928 miles

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

Nearside Front 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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FY07 FPO is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FY07 FPO, 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 FY07 FPO registered?

FY07 FPO is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2007.

Is FY07 FPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY07 FPO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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