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WF07 CSU

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

319,633 mi
Last recorded319,633 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF07 CSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 319,633 miles
Fail 2 May 2025 319,412 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 309,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2023 309,022 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear rear sub frame corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2022 303,138 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2020 288,154 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2020 288,033 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2020 287,174 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2019 267,376 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2019 266,720 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2018 245,275 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 229,239 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 149,750 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 149,750 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2013 135,430 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Fail 26 Mar 2013 135,430 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 24 Feb 2012 113,586 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 113,586 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 97,725 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 97,725 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 74,002 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)

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

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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WF07 CSU 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 57.1%.

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 WF07 CSU, 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 WF07 CSU registered?

WF07 CSU is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2007.

Is WF07 CSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF07 CSU shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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