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WP07 WGJ

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

172,480 mi
Last recorded172,480 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP07 WGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 172,480 miles

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

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

exhaust joiner bolts corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2025 165,796 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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))

handbrake travel getting long

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 4 Mar 2024 159,125 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2023 152,470 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2022 143,396 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive by gear box sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin roughly 70% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 136,061 miles

oversills and undertrays fitted

rear suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

Fail 1 Mar 2021 136,061 miles

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

oversills and undertrays fitted

rear suspension arm bushes worn/deteriorated

Pass 13 Mar 2020 130,550 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))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 119,363 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 118,404 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 95,023 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 87,043 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)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 74,567 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 74,567 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 45,623 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Sep 2012 45,622 miles

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear preventing full inspection of adult seat.

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Sep 2011 28,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 9,797 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 9,244 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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WP07 WGJ is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP07 WGJ, 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 WP07 WGJ registered?

WP07 WGJ is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is WP07 WGJ safe to buy?

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