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WD07 AAK

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

341,313 mi
Last recorded341,313 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD07 AAK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 341,313 miles

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

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 inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear handbrake requirement just met

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2025 327,246 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 311,208 miles

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

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

handbrake poor

Pass 9 Mar 2023 293,472 miles

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

handbrake poor

Pass 8 Mar 2022 271,547 miles

Nearside Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2021 239,706 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2021 239,288 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2020 212,636 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 309,965 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 309,965 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 184,883 miles

Engine management light on

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

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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 175,231 miles

4212 glow plug cylinder 1 activation

4222 glow plug cylinder 2 activation

4232 glow plug cylinder 3 activation

4242 glow plug cylinder 4 activation

447B lambda probe

4667,480A,481A particulate filter system

Fail 15 Feb 2017 175,231 miles

4212 glow plug cylinder 1 activation

4222 glow plug cylinder 2 activation

4232 glow plug cylinder 3 activation

4242 glow plug cylinder 4 activation

447B lambda probe

4667,480A,481A particulate filter system

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 163,266 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 156,434 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 151,998 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2013 131,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

windscreen has damage within zone "A" not encroaching in drivers view of the road

wipers smearing slightly

Pass 22 Dec 2011 123,238 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Dec 2011 123,023 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,888 miles

Brake pad warning lamp on.

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)

Fail 22 Dec 2010 106,464 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

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)

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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WD07 AAK is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

Across all 2007 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.2% with a typical mileage of 110,264 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WD07 AAK, 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 WD07 AAK registered?

WD07 AAK is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 20 July 2007.

Is WD07 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD07 AAK shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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