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URZ 2151

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

164,002 mi
Last recorded164,002 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationURZ 2151
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 164,002 miles
Pass 22 May 2025 157,684 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 13 May 2024 150,049 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2023 142,847 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2023 142,746 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2022 136,106 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Side repeater insecure (4.4.1 (c) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 May 2021 131,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 123,820 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 107,001 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All steel (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 May 2017 93,212 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 85,789 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 79,124 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Apr 2014 68,047 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 61,924 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre walls cut and cracking

Pass 18 Apr 2012 51,798 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2011 39,560 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2011 39,487 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 16,755 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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URZ 2151 is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 URZ 2151, 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 URZ 2151 registered?

URZ 2151 is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2007.

Is URZ 2151 safe to buy?

The MOT history for URZ 2151 shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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