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WN07 ZFE

2007 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

216,483 mi
Last recorded216,483 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN07 ZFE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 216,483 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2025 205,744 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2024 195,851 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Apr 2023 185,998 miles

Both Rear Tyres Stretched

Fail 13 Apr 2023 185,997 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Both Rear Tyres Stretched

Pass 1 Mar 2022 176,467 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time off test

Fail 23 Feb 2022 176,337 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and wearing uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted at time off test

Pass 2 Mar 2021 167,447 miles

oil leak

Fail 1 Mar 2021 167,447 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front n/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play front o/s outer track rod end worn (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated rear both n/s o/s brake hoses showing signs of cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2020 164,666 miles

little reserve travel in handbrake

Fail 31 Jan 2020 164,320 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper missing o/s front wiper arm missing (3.4 (a))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,187 miles

Nearside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 135,870 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2016 108,403 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 108,403 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 Apr 2016 104,250 miles

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

low brake effort n/s park brake 150 os 250

Pass 8 Apr 2015 95,406 miles

Smoke test carried out! equipment unable to detect smoke density.( clean engine)

nsr tyre wearing close to tread wear bars

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,094 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 May 2013 83,777 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2012 78,510 miles

Both front tyres wearing/stepping on inner edges,Advised replace.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 78,095 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front tyres wearing/stepping on inner edges,Advised replace.

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 May 2011 68,244 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Lower engine/body/sill/covers fitted

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 56,339 miles

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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WN07 ZFE is a 2007 BMW 520 in Blue 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 WN07 ZFE, 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 WN07 ZFE registered?

WN07 ZFE is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2007.

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