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KC56 XOD

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

196,427 mi
Last recorded196,427 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC56 XOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 196,427 miles

cracking to various suspension bushes

Fail 2 Feb 2026 196,209 miles

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

cracking to various suspension bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2025 186,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2024 177,526 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 169,995 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2023 169,995 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 161,931 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 161,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 153,655 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 153,496 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2020 144,517 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 133,996 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2019 133,993 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 125,716 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 122,102 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 122,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 108,063 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2015 93,283 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 77,019 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,678 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 43,942 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)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 43,942 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)

Fail 21 Jan 2011 31,471 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 31,471 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 23,585 miles

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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KC56 XOD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 KC56 XOD, 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.

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What year was KC56 XOD registered?

KC56 XOD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 5 February 2007.

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