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HD07 DZC

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,114 mi
Last recorded146,114 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD07 DZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 146,114 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2024 144,232 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2023 142,312 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm peak & heavily perished - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 142,312 miles

Nearside Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s - wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm peak & heavily perished - recommend replacement (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 138,247 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Jul 2021 134,848 miles

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 24 Aug 2020 132,406 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 Aug 2019 129,486 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 124,377 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 119,581 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted

trigger point not met

Pass 7 Jul 2016 114,463 miles

rear tyres wearing low and front tyres worn on edges and starting to wear low.

Pass 10 Jul 2015 109,366 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 109,365 miles

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

trigger point not met

Pass 11 Jul 2014 101,145 miles

trigger point not met

Pass 13 Jul 2013 93,084 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 85,797 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside main beam very dim

Pass 16 Aug 2011 79,488 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2011 79,070 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 71,726 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 71,726 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 45,364 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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HD07 DZC is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver 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 HD07 DZC, 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 HD07 DZC registered?

HD07 DZC is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 July 2007.

Is HD07 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HD07 DZC 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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