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V6 MTD

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

217,727 mi
Last recorded217,727 miles
Recorded on13 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV6 MTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2025 217,727 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2025 217,727 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2024 213,193 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 213,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2023 208,409 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2022 201,465 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 197,942 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 197,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 197,246 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 184,480 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 173,255 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2018 173,255 miles

Nearside 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 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Mar 2017 162,079 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2016 145,539 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 127,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 106,961 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)

emissions to clean to read

Pass 20 Dec 2012 87,352 miles

some cuts in o/s/front tyre tread

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Fail 20 Dec 2012 87,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

some cuts in o/s/front tyre tread

suspect front inner brake pads wearing thin

Pass 7 Jan 2012 68,938 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,069 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,638 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 36,706 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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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V6 MTD is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 V6 MTD, 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 V6 MTD registered?

V6 MTD is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2007.

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