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T777 TML

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,296 mi
Last recorded113,296 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT777 TML
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2025 113,296 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2025 113,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 Jan 2024 109,436 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2024 109,436 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2023 102,254 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 102,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 94,299 miles

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2022 94,299 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 85,009 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 85,009 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 78,038 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 73,182 miles

all tyres wearing on inner edge

exhaust front clamp condition

Pass 26 Jan 2018 64,936 miles

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Fail 22 Jan 2018 64,936 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid pump heard and tank full of water (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

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

Oil leak slight on engine ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine/underside and outer sills covers fitted

Pass 3 Apr 2017 58,713 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 56,003 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 48,845 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 44,152 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 38,944 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 33,112 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 28,654 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,055 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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T777 TML is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 T777 TML, 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 T777 TML registered?

T777 TML is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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