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KD07 OWK

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

185,782 mi
Last recorded185,782 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD07 OWK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 185,782 miles

Front Under tray fitted

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 176,326 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2023 164,896 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))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 149,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

under tray fitted

Pass 5 Aug 2021 138,649 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 122,900 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 118,605 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 7 Apr 2019 118,505 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Excessive leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Brake pads light on dash

N/S/R parking require adjustment or repair

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 115,819 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under-tray fitted

Fail 9 Apr 2018 115,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

under-tray fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2017 109,999 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 97,183 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2016 97,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,095 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Fail 21 Mar 2015 87,020 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight play in nearside front trackrod end

Pass 1 Mar 2014 73,403 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2014 73,188 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 60,783 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Mar 2012 51,100 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,519 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 32,430 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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KD07 OWK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 KD07 OWK, 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 KD07 OWK registered?

KD07 OWK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2007.

Is KD07 OWK safe to buy?

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