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SR07 AZP

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

154,689 mi
Last recorded154,689 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSR07 AZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 154,689 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 154,068 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both headlamp lenses misted

Pass 7 Jun 2023 152,594 miles

both headlamp lenses misted

Pass 2 Apr 2022 150,162 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 146,637 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2019 138,928 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray's fitted underneath vehicle restricting full inspection

Fail 2 Aug 2019 138,834 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Undertray's fitted underneath vehicle restricting full inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2018 127,636 miles

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Fail 14 Aug 2018 127,636 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 14 Aug 2017 114,628 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

no readings on diesel smoke test

plastic covers fitted restricting full visual inspection

Pass 15 Aug 2016 170,606 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2016 106,010 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working x2 (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 148,754 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 131,601 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Aug 2013 110,789 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 56,691 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 47,129 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 39,347 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 30,859 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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SR07 AZP is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver 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 SR07 AZP, 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 SR07 AZP registered?

SR07 AZP is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 22 August 2007.

Is SR07 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SR07 AZP 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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