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WG07 OES

2007 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

177,450 mi
Last recorded177,450 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 OES
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 177,450 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jan 2024 165,750 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear discs worn not excessive (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear pads getting low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2023 154,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2023 154,611 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 143,582 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2021 133,249 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 133,249 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2020 125,318 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2019 113,049 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,937 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 92,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

under trays fitted to under side of vehicle obscuring some components.

wear lips developing on edges of both front brake discs.

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,093 miles

Engine covers and undertrays obscuring some components

Pass 1 Jun 2015 82,798 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2014 76,174 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s front tyre getting low on both edges.

o/s front tyre getting low on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2013 65,097 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle undertray damaged

Fail 14 Jun 2013 64,841 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

vehicle undertray damaged

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,170 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)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 41,052 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)

screen damage on limit [benefit given to presenter] soon reqs attention

Pass 20 Jul 2010 30,468 miles

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

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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WG07 OES is a 2007 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG07 OES, 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 WG07 OES registered?

WG07 OES is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2007.

Is WG07 OES safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG07 OES shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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