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TF07 ZOT

2007 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

97,485 mi
Last recorded97,485 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTF07 ZOT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 97,485 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated heavily perished (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2025 92,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside handbrake reading low

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all x4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 88,153 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 83,151 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 77,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 77,475 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 72,952 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2020 69,968 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 64,536 miles

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2019 64,505 miles

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

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2017 59,720 miles

both front tyres are slightly deformed on the inside edge

diff oil leak

rear number plate is delaminating and may soon need attention

Fail 20 Sep 2017 59,720 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both front tyres are slightly deformed on the inside edge

diff oil leak

rear number plate is delaminating and may soon need attention

Pass 22 Sep 2016 54,085 miles

rear number plate will need attention

both rear tyre worn

Pass 22 Sep 2015 47,567 miles

rear number plate will soon need attention

Fail 22 Sep 2014 41,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 22 Sep 2014 41,181 miles

rear number plate will soon need attention

Pass 4 Sep 2013 32,821 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 26,797 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 12,496 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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TF07 ZOT is a 2007 BMW 520 in Grey 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 TF07 ZOT, 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 TF07 ZOT registered?

TF07 ZOT is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2007.

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