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WR07 UPB

2007 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

197,951 mi
Last recorded197,951 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2007 BMW 520110,264 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR07 UPB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 197,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play nsf stop link

Fail 2 Sep 2025 197,951 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play nsf stop link

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

Pass 30 Aug 2024 181,178 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 173,374 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2023 173,374 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Aug 2022 166,382 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 24 Aug 2021 159,620 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 154,264 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 154,264 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Prop shaft bearing excessively worn (6.1.7 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 142,240 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 142,240 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jul 2018 128,724 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 117,215 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 117,215 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 107,080 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jul 2016 107,080 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 11 Jul 2015 92,973 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 83,168 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Aug 2013 80,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Aug 2012 73,759 miles

nearside rear tyre worn !!

Fail 24 Aug 2012 73,759 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn onto 1.6 mm legal limit !!

nearside rear tyre worn !!

Pass 9 Sep 2011 64,928 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 53,076 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

bouth rear discs have surface rust

n/s/r inner rim hqas weld

Pass 25 Jun 2010 52,859 miles

rear pads low

Fail 25 Jun 2010 52,840 miles

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

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

rear pads low

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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WR07 UPB is a 2007 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 WR07 UPB, 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 WR07 UPB registered?

WR07 UPB is a 2007 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2007.

Is WR07 UPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR07 UPB shows 25 tests with a 68% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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