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WG07 XMJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

267,643 mi
Last recorded267,643 miles
Recorded on21 May 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG07 XMJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 21 May 2025 267,643 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf flexi exhaust joint (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2024 238,762 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 217,750 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2022 197,608 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2021 179,131 miles
Pass 21 May 2020 174,313 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 165,142 miles
Pass 22 May 2018 153,951 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (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 26 May 2017 148,208 miles

full under trays fitted

Pass 10 May 2016 141,553 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 132,584 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 122,574 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 110,616 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 97,633 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 84,487 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 65,245 miles

front number plate damaged

run flat light on

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 XMJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XMJ, 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 WG07 XMJ registered?

WG07 XMJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2007.

Is WG07 XMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG07 XMJ shows 16 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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