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KA07 AXG

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Aug 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

149,887 mi
Last recorded149,887 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA07 AXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 149,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,797 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 135,633 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2023 131,191 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 129,255 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 127,376 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 125,656 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 123,208 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 119,767 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2017 118,934 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 118,934 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 110,099 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2016 110,096 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2015 107,137 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 100,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads fitted incorect size

nail in offside front tyre.245/40r18

Fail 5 Aug 2014 100,817 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake pads fitted incorect size

nail in offside front tyre.245/40r18

Pass 8 Aug 2013 93,524 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 93,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 31 Jul 2012 86,707 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Parking Brake effort lower than nearside

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

Unable to see brake fluid level (covered)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2011 79,332 miles

ns/r number plate light not working when boot lid lifted.

Pass 13 Jul 2010 73,579 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 73,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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KA07 AXG is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black 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 KA07 AXG, 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 KA07 AXG registered?

KA07 AXG is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2007.

Is KA07 AXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KA07 AXG 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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