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T55 XUM

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

140,362 mi
Last recorded140,362 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT55 XUM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 140,362 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2025 128,150 miles

Central Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2024 112,803 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 112,803 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 107,327 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2022 102,543 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 102,542 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 98,286 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 98,284 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front lower arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 95,519 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both fronts worn / lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rears heavily corroded/worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 88,110 miles

roti did not pick up engine revs but emissions were 0.01

Fail 6 Feb 2019 88,107 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with yellow chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

roti did not pick up engine revs but emissions were 0.01

Pass 7 Feb 2018 80,686 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2018 80,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre feathering on inside

tyre size 245/40/18

Pass 9 Feb 2017 71,984 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2017 71,984 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper on the hub (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 62,717 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 62,717 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 53,689 miles

nearside and offside front tyres feathering on inside

Pass 12 Feb 2014 44,133 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 39,201 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 34,769 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 28,696 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 23,271 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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T55 XUM is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 T55 XUM, 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 T55 XUM registered?

T55 XUM is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2007.

Is T55 XUM safe to buy?

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