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TJ07 FHX

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

223,573 mi
Last recorded223,573 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationTJ07 FHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 223,573 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/f and O/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened N/s/r and O/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 223,571 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively n/s/r and o/s/r (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 220,636 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2022 209,705 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2020 185,482 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2020 185,480 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (marked with yellow crayon) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 162,061 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2016 125,523 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 95,949 miles

brake pad warning light on

under trays covering under side of vehilcle

Fail 2 Dec 2015 95,948 miles

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

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

brake pad warning light on

under trays covering under side of vehilcle

Pass 25 Nov 2014 73,404 miles

advisory clutch pedal rubber pad missing

advisory n/s door mirror glass cracked

Fail 17 Nov 2014 73,138 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advisory clutch pedal rubber pad missing

advisory low tyre pressure warning light staying on

advisory n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 11 Oct 2013 59,941 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 59,941 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 54,242 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 31,209 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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TJ07 FHX is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TJ07 FHX, 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 TJ07 FHX registered?

TJ07 FHX is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 15 August 2007.

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