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SP07 NBJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

203,368 mi
Last recorded203,368 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP07 NBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2025 203,368 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2024 198,883 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 May 2023 186,805 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in wheel arche. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 175,788 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Front (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2022 175,788 miles

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel Front (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 167,431 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 160,841 miles

Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 30 Apr 2019 153,354 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 145,827 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2017 134,055 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 127,486 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 117,789 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 May 2014 108,251 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 108,119 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 96,008 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 May 2012 81,104 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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 24 Feb 2011 59,880 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 59,880 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 45,548 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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SP07 NBJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SP07 NBJ, 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 SP07 NBJ registered?

SP07 NBJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2007.

Is SP07 NBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP07 NBJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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